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Exeter Unified: Exeter Unified schools score within 1.8 points of the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 7.3 points.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 46.6/100

Exeter Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 46.6/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lincoln Elementary at 60/100, where 22.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,072 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.9
29.8 – 59.7
Avg Exceeded %
14.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
51.2/100
317.2%17.2%
MiddleDeveloping
40.0/100
110.2%14.5%
HighDeveloping
43.1/100
211.8%30.4%

Exeter Unified's elementary schools average 51.2/100 — 6.4 points above the state average with a −7.3pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
51.2
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
40.0
avg score · 1 school
Wilson Middle
Developing
40/100
High
43.1
avg score · 2 schools
Kaweah High
Needs Support
30/100

District Analysis

Exeter Unified has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 46.6/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Exeter Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.2.

District-wide elementary growth averages -7.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 29.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, 3.2pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.1%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Lincoln Elementary leads the district at 60 with 22.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
72.0%
White
25.6%
Asian
0.3%
Black
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Exeter Unified spends $13,072 per student in current expenditures — $1,742 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,072
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,637
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.6%
$11,509 → $13,072
Spending Efficiency
3.57
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 39%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
$65,887–$118,377
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
130
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Exeter Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (3)

Exeter Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.2 — 6.4 points above the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -7.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 22.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lincoln Elementary
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
60/100
2Rocky Hill Elementary
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
56/100
3Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Developing
38/100

Middle Schools (1)

Exeter Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.0 — 2.6 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -7.8pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Wilson Middle with a Scope Score of 40 and 10.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wilson Middle
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
40/100

High Schools (2)

Exeter Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.1 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Exeter Union High with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Exeter Union High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Solid
56/100
2Kaweah High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 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 Exeter 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 Exeter Unified a good school district?
Exeter Unified has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.6/100, which is within 1.8 points of the state average. 14.2% 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 Exeter Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Exeter Unified is Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 22.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Exeter Unified spend per student?
Exeter Unified spends $13,072 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 Exeter Unified?
Teacher salaries in Exeter Unified range from $65,887–$118,377 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.