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Los Molinos Unified: Los Molinos Unified elementary schools add +10.9 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 39.6/100

Los Molinos Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Los Molinos High at 45/100, where 21.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,933 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.5
34.3 – 44.8
Avg Exceeded %
14.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.0/100
210.4%17.0%
HighDeveloping
44.8/100
121.6%22.4%

Los Molinos Unified's high schools average 44.8/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
37.0
avg score · 2 schools
Los Molinos Elementary
Developing
40/100
Vina Elementary
Developing
34/100
High
44.8
avg score · 1 school
Los Molinos High
Developing
45/100

District Analysis

Los Molinos Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 39.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Los Molinos Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.8.

District-wide elementary growth averages +10.9pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 10.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 18.8%, 0.9pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.7%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Los Molinos High leads the district at 45 with 21.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Los Molinos Unified

1 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Los Molinos Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
47.3%
White
44.0%
Asian
0.9%
Black
0.1%
Other
7.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
64%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Los Molinos Unified spends $13,933 per student in current expenditures — $881 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,933
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
556
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 8.8%
$12,804 → $13,933
Spending Efficiency
2.84
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%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
$52,120–$99,904
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
31
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Los Molinos Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Los Molinos Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 7.9 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +10.9pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Los Molinos Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 3.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Unified On the Rise
3.5%Developing
40/100
2Vina Elementary
Los Molinos Unified Culture First
17.3%Developing
34/100

High Schools (1)

Los Molinos Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.8 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Los Molinos High with a Scope Score of 45 and 21.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Los Molinos High
Los Molinos Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Developing
45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Los Molinos 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 Los Molinos Unified a good school district?
Los Molinos Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.6/100, which is 5.2 points below the state average. 14.1% 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 Los Molinos Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Los Molinos Unified is Los Molinos High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 21.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Los Molinos Unified spend per student?
Los Molinos Unified spends $13,933 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 Los Molinos Unified?
Teacher salaries in Los Molinos Unified range from $52,120–$99,904 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.