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Claremont Unified: Claremont Unified schools score 7.6 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 9.2 points.

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 52.4/100

Claremont Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 52.4/100 — 7.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Sycamore Elementary at 75/100, where 52.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,706 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
52.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.0
27.7 – 74.6
Avg Exceeded %
27.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
54.0/100
729.8%10.3%
HighDeveloping
47.1/100
220.8%34.3%

Claremont Unified's elementary schools average 54.0/100 — 9.1 points above the state average with a −9.2pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Claremont Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
54.0
avg score · 7 schools
+4 more elementary schools
High
47.1
avg score · 2 schools
Claremont High
Solid
66/100

District Analysis

Claremont Unified has 9 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 52.4/100 — 7.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Claremont Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 54.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages -9.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 47.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.3pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Sycamore Elementary leads the district at 75 with 52.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Claremont Unified

2 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
51.7%
White
24.4%
Asian
8.8%
Black
5.5%
Other
9.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
41%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Claremont Unified spends $12,706 per student in current expenditures — $2,108 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,706
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,744
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13%
$11,247 → $12,706
Spending Efficiency
4.13
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 38%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$61,214–$124,240
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
234
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Claremont Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (7)

Claremont Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.0 — 9.1 points above the state average of 44.8. 1 of 7 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -9.2pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 52.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sycamore Elementary
Claremont Unified High Ceiling
52.1%Strong
75/100
2Chaparral Elementary
Claremont Unified Solid Base
41.3%Solid
64/100
3Condit Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
32.4%Solid
55/100
4Oakmont Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Developing
49/100
5Sumner Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
47/100
6Mountain View Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
22.4%Developing
46/100
7Vista del Valle Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
43/100

High Schools (2)

Claremont Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.1 — 3.4 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Claremont High with a Scope Score of 66 and 39.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Claremont High
Claremont Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Solid
66/100
2San Antonio High (Continuation)
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Claremont Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Claremont Unified a good school district?
Claremont Unified has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.4/100, which is 7.6 points above the state average. 27.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Claremont Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Claremont Unified is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 52.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Claremont Unified spend per student?
Claremont Unified spends $12,706 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Claremont Unified?
Teacher salaries in Claremont Unified range from $61,214–$124,240 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.