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Modoc Joint Unified: Modoc Joint Unified elementary schools add +4.1 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 36.1/100

Modoc Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 7.1 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Modoc High at 39/100, where 10.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,856 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.1
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
6.2
33.0 – 39.1
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
36.2/100
19.2%11.1%
MiddleDeveloping
33.0/100
16.3%15.0%
HighDeveloping
39.1/100
110.3%17.8%

Modoc Joint Unified's high schools average 39.1/100 — 4.6 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
36.2
avg score · 1 school
Alturas Elementary
Developing
36/100
Middle
33.0
avg score · 1 school
Modoc Middle
Developing
33/100
High
39.1
avg score · 1 school
Modoc High
Developing
39/100

District Analysis

Modoc Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 7.1 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Modoc Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.1.

District-wide elementary growth averages +4.1pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 6.2 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 14.6%, 3.3pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.6%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Modoc High leads the district at 39 with 10.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Modoc Joint Unified

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Modoc Joint 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
25.2%
White
60.9%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.8%
Other
12.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
36%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Modoc Joint Unified spends $12,856 per student in current expenditures — $1,958 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,856
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
814
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.9%
$10,638 → $12,856
Spending Efficiency
2.81
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 56%Support 38%Other 6%
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
$50,999–$100,509
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
49
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Modoc Joint Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (1)

Modoc Joint Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2 — 7.0 points below the state average of 43.2.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +4.1pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Alturas Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 9.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Alturas Elementary
Modoc Joint Unified On the Rise
9.2%Developing
36/100

Middle Schools (1)

Modoc Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.0 — 7.4 points below the state average of 40.4.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.9pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Modoc Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 6.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Modoc Middle
Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
33/100

High Schools (1)

Modoc Joint Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.6 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Modoc High with a Scope Score of 39 and 10.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Modoc High
Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
39/100
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 Modoc Joint 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 Modoc Joint Unified a good school district?
Modoc Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.1/100, which is 7.1 points below the state average. 8.6% 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 Modoc Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Modoc Joint Unified is Modoc High with a Scope Score of 39/100 and 10.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Modoc Joint Unified spend per student?
Modoc Joint Unified spends $12,856 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 Modoc Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Modoc Joint Unified range from $50,999–$100,509 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.