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Clovis Unified

Above Average2024–25 data42 schools · avg 55.4/100

Clovis Unified has 42 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.4/100 — 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Clovis North High at 79/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,375 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.7
19.0 – 78.7
Avg Exceeded %
33.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
42
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 42 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
54.5/100
3633.7%15.0%
HighSolid
60.6/100
631.4%26.3%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
54.5
avg score · 36 schools
Liberty Elementary
Strong
75/100
+33 more elementary schools
High
60.6
avg score · 6 schools
Clovis North High
Strong
79/100
Clovis West High
Strong
71/100
Buchanan High
Strong
70/100
+3 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Clovis Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 60.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 59.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.6%, 1.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Clovis North High leads the district at 79 with 54.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Clovis Unified

5 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around3 Growth Engine3 On the Rise26 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 6 schools in Clovis Unified are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
43.4%
White
29.9%
Asian
15.0%
Black
3.3%
Other
8.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
47%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Clovis Unified spends $12,375 per student in current expenditures — $2,439 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,375
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
42,790
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.6%
$10,611 → $12,375
Spending Efficiency
4.48
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
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
$59,054–$147,789
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
4,059
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (36)

Clovis Unified has 36 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 6 of 36 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -5.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Woods (Harold L.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 56.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Woods (Harold L.) Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
56.4%Strong
76/100
2Liberty Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
59.0%Strong
75/100
3James S. Fugman Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
56.5%Strong
73/100
4Dry Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
50.0%Strong
73/100
5Red Bank Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
48.1%Strong
72/100
6Bud Rank Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
49.4%Strong
72/100
7Copper Hills Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
48.6%Solid
68/100
8Riverview Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
46.5%Solid
67/100
9Garfield Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
47.6%Solid
66/100
10Mickey Cox Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
36.7%Solid
62/100
11Century Elementary
Clovis Unified Solid Base
39.9%Solid
61/100
12Fort Washington Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
37.0%Solid
57/100
13Cedarwood Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
34.3%Solid
56/100
14Jefferson Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
27.6%Solid
55/100
15Maple Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
55/100
16Reagan Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
34.7%Solid
54/100
17Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
31.3%Solid
54/100
18Valley Oak Elementary
Clovis Unified On the Rise
32.5%Solid
54/100
19Freedom Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
30.3%Solid
53/100
20Lincoln Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
52/100
21Clovis Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
34.2%Solid
52/100
22Janet L. Young Elementary
Clovis Unified On the Rise
27.2%Solid
51/100
23Clovis Online Charter
Clovis Unified Culture First
24.0%Solid
50/100
24Nelson Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Solid
50/100
25Temperance-Kutner Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
50/100
26Gettysburg Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
30.3%Developing
49/100
27Miramonte Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
29.1%Developing
48/100
28Hirayama Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
31.8%Developing
48/100
29Cole Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
26.7%Developing
47/100
30Mountain View Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
26.8%Developing
43/100

High Schools (6)

Clovis Unified has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.6 — 13.1 points above the state average of 47.5. 3 of 6 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Clovis North High
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
79/100
2Clovis West High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
35.2%Strong
71/100
3Buchanan High
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
40.0%Strong
70/100
4Clovis High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
31.2%Solid
63/100
5Clovis East High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
24.6%Solid
62/100
6Gateway High (Continuation)
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
3.0%Needs Support
19/100

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 Clovis Unified

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Clovis Unified a good school district?
Clovis Unified has 42 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.4/100, which is 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Clovis Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Clovis Unified is Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 54.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Clovis Unified spend per student?
Clovis Unified spends $12,375 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 Clovis Unified?
Teacher salaries in Clovis Unified range from $59,054–$147,789 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.