Lompoc Unified
Lompoc Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 9.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cabrillo High at 52/100, where 14.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,651 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.0/100 | 9 | 10.2% | 21.9% |
| High | Developing 39.6/100 | 3 | 6.7% | 38.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lompoc Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lompoc Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 30.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.0%, 7.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Cabrillo High leads the district at 52 with 14.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lompoc Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Lompoc Unified are classified as On the Rise (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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lompoc Unified spends $13,651 per student in current expenditures — $1,163 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (9)
Lompoc Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0 — 11.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Buena Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 19.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc Unified Culture First | 19.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy Lompoc Unified On the Rise | 11.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Crestview Elementary Lompoc Unified Culture First | 17.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Arthur Hapgood Elementary Lompoc Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Miguelito Elementary Lompoc Unified On the Rise | 8.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | La Honda STEAM Academy Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 7.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Leonora Fillmore Elementary Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | La Canada Elementary Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | Clarence Ruth Elementary Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
High Schools (3)
Lompoc Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.6 — 7.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Cabrillo High with a Scope Score of 52 and 14.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabrillo High Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Lompoc High Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 3.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Maple High Lompoc Unified Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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 Lompoc Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology