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Kernville Union Elementary: Kernville Union Elementary scores are remarkably consistent — a 7.0-point range across all schools.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 26.3/100

Kernville Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 26.3/100 — 12.5 points below the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Woodrow Wallace Middle at 29/100, where 6.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,815 per student (above the state average of $14,491). Chronic absenteeism averages 32.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
26.3
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.0
22.0 – 29.0
Avg Exceeded %
7.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
32.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
24.9/100
27.6%30.5%
MiddleNeeds Support
29.0/100
16.5%36.2%

Kernville Union Elementary's middle schools average 29.0/100 — 9.0 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Kernville Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
24.9
avg score · 2 schools
Kernville Elementary
Needs Support
28/100
Middle
29.0
avg score · 1 school
Woodrow Wallace Middle
Needs Support
29/100

District Analysis

Kernville Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 26.3/100 — 12.5 points below the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Kernville Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 29.0.

Score range of 7.0 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 32.4%, 14.5pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Woodrow Wallace Middle leads the district at 29 with 6.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Kernville Union Elementary

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Kernville Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise \u2014 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
25.5%
White
68.0%
Asian
0.4%
Black
1.2%
Other
4.9%
Free/reduced lunch82% · economic need indicator, district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Kernville Union Elementary spends $15,815 per student in current expenditures — $1,325 above the state average of $14,491.

Per-pupil spending$15,815 · state avg $14,491
District enrollment812 students
2016–2020 trend↑ 30.7% · $12,096 → $15,815
Spending efficiency1.66 Scope Score pts / $1K
Spending breakdown
Instruction 51%Support 42%Other 7%
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$53,494–$100,162 · district schedule, CA median ~$98K
Teaching staff50 · full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Kernville Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Kernville Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.9 — 13.9 points below the state average of 38.8.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Kernville Elementary with a Scope Score of 28 and 11.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kernville Elementary
Kernville Union Elementary Building Momentum
11.5%Needs Support
28/100
2Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary
Kernville Union Elementary Building Momentum
3.8%Needs Support
22/100

Middle Schools (1)

Kernville Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.0 — 9.0 points below the state average of 38.0.

The highest-scoring middle school is Woodrow Wallace Middle with a Scope Score of 29 and 6.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Woodrow Wallace Middle
Kernville Union Elementary On the Rise
6.5%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 Kernville Union Elementary

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 Kernville Union Elementary a good school district?
Kernville Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.3/100, which is 12.5 points below the state average. 7.2% 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 Kernville Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Kernville Union Elementary is Woodrow Wallace Middle with a Scope Score of 29/100 and 6.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Kernville Union Elementary spend per student?
Kernville Union Elementary spends $15,815 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,491. 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 Kernville Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Kernville Union Elementary range from $53,494–$100,162 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.