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Fillmore Unified: Fillmore Unified schools score 6.1 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 13.9 points.

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 38.8/100

Fillmore Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.8/100 — 6.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Piru Elementary at 47/100, where 11.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,420 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.9
28.0 – 47.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
41.8/100
412.2%18.8%
MiddleNeeds Support
28.0/100
14.2%24.9%
HighDeveloping
38.0/100
24.8%31.6%

Fillmore Unified's elementary schools average 41.8/100 — 3.0 points below the state average with a −13.9pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
41.8
avg score · 4 schools
Piru Elementary
Developing
47/100
Rio Vista Elementary
Developing
46/100
Mountain Vista
Developing
44/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
28.0
avg score · 1 school
Fillmore Middle
Needs Support
28/100
High
38.0
avg score · 2 schools
Fillmore Senior High
Developing
47/100
Sierra High
Needs Support
30/100

District Analysis

Fillmore Unified has 7 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.8/100 — 6.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Fillmore Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.8.

District-wide elementary growth averages -13.9pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 18.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 23.3%, 5.4pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Piru Elementary leads the district at 47 with 11.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fillmore Unified

1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
92.7%
White
5.4%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.3%
Other
1.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
75%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fillmore Unified spends $15,420 per student in current expenditures — $606 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,420
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,626
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.7%
$12,773 → $15,420
Spending Efficiency
2.51
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 38%Other 5%
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
$60,395–$123,416
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
187
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Fillmore Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (4)

Fillmore Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — 3.0 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -13.9pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Piru Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Piru Elementary
Fillmore Unified Culture First
11.9%Developing
47/100
2Rio Vista Elementary
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
46/100
3Mountain Vista
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
44/100
4San Cayetano Elementary
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
30/100

Middle Schools (1)

Fillmore Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.0 — 14.6 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth is essentially flat at -1.0pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Fillmore Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 4.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fillmore Middle
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
28/100

High Schools (2)

Fillmore Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.0 — 5.7 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Fillmore Senior High with a Scope Score of 47 and 8.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fillmore Senior High
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Developing
47/100
2Sierra High
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore Unified a good school district?
Fillmore Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 6.1 points below the state average. 9.0% 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 Fillmore Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fillmore Unified is Piru Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 11.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fillmore Unified spend per student?
Fillmore Unified spends $15,420 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 Fillmore Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fillmore Unified range from $60,395–$123,416 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.