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El Segundo Unified: El Segundo Unified elementary schools add +6.6 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 73.6/100

El Segundo Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 73.6/100 — 28.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Richmond Street Elementary at 77/100, where 48.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,575 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
73.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.0
70.4 – 77.4
Avg Exceeded %
45.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
74.8/100
248.0%8.1%
MiddleStrong
74.2/100
144.1%4.0%
HighStrong
70.4/100
142.9%13.3%

El Segundo Unified's elementary schools average 74.8/100 — 30.0 points above the state average with +6.6pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
74.8
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
74.2
avg score · 1 school
El Segundo Middle
Strong
74/100
High
70.4
avg score · 1 school
El Segundo High
Strong
70/100

District Analysis

El Segundo Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 73.6/100 — 28.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: El Segundo Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 74.8.

District-wide elementary growth averages +6.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 7.0 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 8.4%, 9.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.0%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Richmond Street Elementary leads the district at 77 with 48.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in El Segundo Unified

3 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 3 schools in El Segundo Unified are classified as Growth Engine (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
28.3%
White
44.6%
Asian
6.5%
Black
3.2%
Other
17.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

El Segundo Unified spends $11,575 per student in current expenditures — $3,240 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,575
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,448
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 11.8%
$10,354 → $11,575
Spending Efficiency
6.36
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 33%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
$54,481–$120,564
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
177
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in El Segundo Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

El Segundo Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.8 — 30.0 points above the state average of 44.8. 2 of 2 elementary schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +6.6pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Richmond Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 48.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Richmond Street Elementary
El Segundo Unified Growth Engine
48.1%Strong
77/100
2Center Street Elementary
El Segundo Unified Growth Engine
47.9%Strong
72/100

Middle Schools (1)

El Segundo Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.2 — 31.5 points above the state average of 42.6. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +6.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is El Segundo Middle with a Scope Score of 74 and 44.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1El Segundo Middle
El Segundo Unified Growth Engine
44.1%Strong
74/100

High Schools (1)

El Segundo Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.4 — 26.7 points above the state average of 43.7. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is El Segundo High with a Scope Score of 70 and 42.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1El Segundo High
El Segundo Unified Strong All-Around
42.9%Strong
70/100
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 El Segundo 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 El Segundo Unified a good school district?
El Segundo Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.6/100, which is 28.7 points above the state average. 45.8% 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 El Segundo Unified?
The highest-scoring school in El Segundo Unified is Richmond Street Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 48.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does El Segundo Unified spend per student?
El Segundo Unified spends $11,575 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 El Segundo Unified?
Teacher salaries in El Segundo Unified range from $54,481–$120,564 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.