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Eastern Sierra Unified: Eastern Sierra Unified schools score 3.5 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 24.1 points.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 41.4/100

Eastern Sierra Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.5 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lee Vining Elementary at 54/100, where 26.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $27,668 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.8
18.6 – 54.4
Avg Exceeded %
16.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
36.5/100
218.3%21.4%
HighSolid
51.1/100
113.6%30.6%

Eastern Sierra Unified's high schools average 51.1/100 — 7.4 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
36.5
avg score · 2 schools
Antelope Elementary
Needs Support
19/100
High
51.1
avg score · 1 school
Coleville High
Solid
51/100

District Analysis

Eastern Sierra Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Eastern Sierra Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.1.

District-wide elementary growth averages -24.1pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 35.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, 6.5pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Lee Vining Elementary leads the district at 54 with 26.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
41.0%
White
47.8%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.7%
Other
10.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
42%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Eastern Sierra Unified spends $27,668 per student in current expenditures — $12,853 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$27,668
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
400
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10.5%
$25,030 → $27,668
Spending Efficiency
1.49
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 44%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
$51,540–$103,410
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
32
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Eastern Sierra Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Eastern Sierra Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 8.4 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -24.1pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Lee Vining Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 26.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lee Vining Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified Building Momentum
26.9%Solid
54/100
2Antelope Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Needs Support
19/100

High Schools (1)

Eastern Sierra Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.1 — 7.4 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Coleville High with a Scope Score of 51 and 13.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Coleville High
Eastern Sierra Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Solid
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Eastern Sierra 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 Eastern Sierra Unified a good school district?
Eastern Sierra Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100, which is 3.5 points below the state average. 16.7% 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 Eastern Sierra Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Eastern Sierra Unified is Lee Vining Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 26.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Eastern Sierra Unified spend per student?
Eastern Sierra Unified spends $27,668 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 Eastern Sierra Unified?
Teacher salaries in Eastern Sierra Unified range from $51,540–$103,410 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.