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Denair Unified: Denair Unified high schools lead at 44.3. A 23.1-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 34.6/100

Denair Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Denair High at 44/100, where 6.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,411 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.1
21.2 – 44.3
Avg Exceeded %
4.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 4 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.4/100
23.3%19.6%
MiddleDeveloping
35.4/100
15.9%21.4%
HighDeveloping
44.3/100
16.3%28.4%

Denair Unified's high schools average 44.3/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
29.4
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
35.4
avg score · 1 school
Denair Middle
Developing
35/100
High
44.3
avg score · 1 school
Denair High
Developing
44/100

District Analysis

Denair Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Denair Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.3.

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 23.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 22.2%, 4.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Denair High leads the district at 44 with 6.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Denair Unified

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Denair Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
53.6%
White
37.5%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.4%
Other
8.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Denair Unified spends $13,411 per student in current expenditures — $1,403 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,411
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,318
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$11,665 → $13,411
Spending Efficiency
2.58
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
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
$49,594–$102,700
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
76
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Denair Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Denair Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.4 — 15.5 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.3pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Denair Elementary Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 38 and 6.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Developing
38/100
2Denair Charter Academy
Denair Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
21/100

Middle Schools (1)

Denair Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.4 — 7.2 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +3.5pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Denair Middle with a Scope Score of 35 and 5.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair Middle
Denair Unified On the Rise
5.9%Developing
35/100

High Schools (1)

Denair Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.3 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Denair High with a Scope Score of 44 and 6.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair High
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
44/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 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 Denair 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 Denair Unified a good school district?
Denair Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100, which is 10.2 points below the state average. 4.7% 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 Denair Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Denair Unified is Denair High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 6.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Denair Unified spend per student?
Denair Unified spends $13,411 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 Denair Unified?
Teacher salaries in Denair Unified range from $49,594–$102,700 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.