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Fairfield-Suisun Unified: Fairfield-Suisun Unified high schools lead at 38.4. A 52.7-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Below Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 35.4/100

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 29 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 9.4 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Nelda Mundy Elementary at 69/100, where 39.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,661 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.7
15.9 – 68.6
Avg Exceeded %
13.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
34.9/100
2114.0%24.5%
MiddleDeveloping
34.8/100
411.0%26.7%
HighDeveloping
38.4/100
411.6%34.7%

Fairfield-Suisun Unified's high schools average 38.4/100 — 5.3 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
34.9
avg score · 21 schools
+18 more elementary schools
Middle
34.8
avg score · 4 schools
Grange Middle
Needs Support
26/100
+1 more middle schools
High
38.4
avg score · 4 schools
Fairfield High
Developing
41/100
Armijo High
Developing
32/100
+1 more high schools

District Analysis

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 29 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 9.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Fairfield-Suisun Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.4.

District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 52.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, 8.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Nelda Mundy Elementary leads the district at 69 with 39.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fairfield-Suisun Unified

6 On the Rise3 Growth Engine1 Solid Base19 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 9 schools in Fairfield-Suisun Unified are classified as On the Rise (6) or 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
49.8%
White
11.8%
Asian
5.8%
Black
12.9%
Other
19.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
67%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $11,661 per student in current expenditures — $3,153 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,661
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
20,703
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.3%
$10,293 → $11,661
Spending Efficiency
3.04
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 37%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
$64,302–$114,523
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
770
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Fairfield-Suisun Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (21)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 21 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.9 — 9.9 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Nelda Mundy Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 39.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Nelda Mundy Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
39.4%Solid
69/100
2Public Safety Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Solid Base
27.6%Solid
57/100
3Cordelia Hills Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
27.1%Solid
56/100
4K. I. Jones Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
29.4%Solid
53/100
5Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
16.8%Developing
44/100
6Oakbrook Academy of the Arts
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Developing
42/100
7Crescent Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
40/100
8Suisun Valley Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
35/100
9Dan O. Root Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
12.5%Developing
33/100
10Laurel Creek Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
32/100
11B. Gale Wilson Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
31/100
12Suisun Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
6.4%Needs Support
30/100
13Sullivan Language Immersion Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
28/100
14Dover Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
27/100
15Rolling Hills Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Needs Support
27/100
16Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
25/100
17Fairview Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
3.6%Needs Support
24/100
18Weir Preparatory Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
5.3%Needs Support
23/100
19Tolenas Academy of Music and Media
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
21/100
20Anna Kyle Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
1.8%Needs Support
21/100
21E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
16/100

Middle Schools (4)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.8 — 7.8 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 Green Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 58 and 29.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Green Valley Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
29.3%Solid
58/100
2Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
29/100
3Grange Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
4.2%Needs Support
26/100
4Crystal Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
26/100

High Schools (4)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.3 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Angelo Rodriguez High with a Scope Score of 57 and 28.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Angelo Rodriguez High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
28.5%Solid
57/100
2Fairfield High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
41/100
3Armijo High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
32/100
4Sem Yeto Continuation High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 29 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 Fairfield-Suisun 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified a good school district?
Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 29 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.4/100, which is 9.4 points below the state average. 13.3% 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fairfield-Suisun Unified is Nelda Mundy Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 39.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fairfield-Suisun Unified spend per student?
Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $11,661 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fairfield-Suisun Unified range from $64,302–$114,523 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.