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Konocti Unified: Konocti Unified schools score 22.7 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 9.7 points.

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 22.1/100

Konocti Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 22.1/100 — 22.7 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lower Lake High at 37/100, where 3.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,048 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 47.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
22.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.9
11.7 – 36.6
Avg Exceeded %
3.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
47.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
20.2/100
54.2%42.4%
HighNeeds Support
27.0/100
22.4%59.0%

Konocti Unified's high schools average 27.0/100 — 16.7 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
20.2
avg score · 5 schools
East Lake
Developing
32/100
Burns Valley
Needs Support
20/100
Lower Lake Elementary
Needs Support
19/100
+2 more elementary schools
High
27.0
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Konocti Unified has 7 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 22.1/100 — 22.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Konocti Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 27.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages -9.7pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 24.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 47.2%, 29.2pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 8.5%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Lower Lake High leads the district at 37 with 3.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
45.2%
White
42.6%
Asian
0.2%
Black
2.3%
Other
9.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
62%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Konocti Unified spends $14,048 per student in current expenditures — $767 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,048
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,603
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.8%
$12,791 → $14,048
Spending Efficiency
1.58
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 45%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
$59,679–$110,407
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
215
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Konocti Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Konocti Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 20.2 — 24.7 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -9.7pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is East Lake with a Scope Score of 32 and 10.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1East Lake
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
32/100
2Burns Valley
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
20/100
3Lower Lake Elementary
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
19/100
4Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
18/100
5Pomo
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
12/100

High Schools (2)

Konocti Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.0 — 16.7 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 37 and 3.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lower Lake High
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Developing
37/100
2Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
17/100
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 Konocti 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 Konocti Unified a good school district?
Konocti Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 22.1/100, which is 22.7 points below the state average. 3.7% 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 Konocti Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Konocti Unified is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 37/100 and 3.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Konocti Unified spend per student?
Konocti Unified spends $14,048 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 Konocti Unified?
Teacher salaries in Konocti Unified range from $59,679–$110,407 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.