Clovis Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 54.5/100 | 36 | 33.7% | 15.0% |
| High | Solid 60.6/100 | 6 | 31.4% | 26.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Clovis Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods (Harold L.) Elementary Clovis Unified High Ceiling | 56.4% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Liberty Elementary Clovis Unified High Ceiling | 59.0% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | James S. Fugman Elementary Clovis Unified High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Dry Creek Elementary Clovis Unified High Ceiling | 50.0% | Strong 73/100 |
| 5 | Red Bank Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 48.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 6 | Bud Rank Elementary Clovis Unified Strong All-Around | 49.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 7 | Copper Hills Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 48.6% | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Riverview Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 46.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 9 | Garfield Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 47.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 10 | Mickey Cox Elementary Clovis Unified Strong All-Around | 36.7% | Solid 62/100 |
| 11 | Century Elementary Clovis Unified Solid Base | 39.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 12 | Fort Washington Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 37.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 13 | Cedarwood Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 34.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 14 | Jefferson Elementary Clovis Unified Growth Engine | 27.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 15 | Maple Creek Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 32.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 16 | Reagan Elementary Clovis Unified Growth Engine | 34.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 17 | Roger S. Oraze Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 31.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 18 | Valley Oak Elementary Clovis Unified On the Rise | 32.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 19 | Freedom Elementary Clovis Unified Growth Engine | 30.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 20 | Lincoln Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 32.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 21 | Clovis Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 34.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 22 | Janet L. Young Elementary Clovis Unified On the Rise | 27.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 23 | Clovis Online Charter Clovis Unified Culture First | 24.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 24 | Nelson Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 25.6% | Solid 50/100 |
| 25 | Temperance-Kutner Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 50/100 |
| 26 | Gettysburg Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 30.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 27 | Miramonte Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 29.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 28 | Hirayama Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 31.8% | Developing 48/100 |
| 29 | Cole Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 26.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 30 | Mountain View Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 26.8% | Developing 43/100 |
| 31 | Weldon Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 21.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 32 | Fancher Creek Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 33 | Tarpey Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 18.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 34 | Virginia R. Boris Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 35 | Sierra Vista Elementary Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 36 | Pinedale Elementary Clovis Unified On the Rise | 10.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis North High Clovis Unified High Ceiling | 54.3% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Clovis West High Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 35.2% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Buchanan High Clovis Unified Strong All-Around | 40.0% | Strong 70/100 |
| 4 | Clovis High Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 31.2% | Solid 63/100 |
| 5 | Clovis East High Clovis Unified Building Momentum | 24.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Gateway 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
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