Paso Robles Joint Unified
Paso Robles Joint Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.0/100 — 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Paso Robles High at 56/100, where 19.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,589 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.6/100 | 6 | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| High | Developing 39.9/100 | 3 | 8.5% | 40.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Paso Robles Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Paso Robles Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +9.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 31.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.1%, 9.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Paso Robles High leads the district at 56 with 19.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Paso Robles Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — 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
Paso Robles Joint Unified spends $11,589 per student in current expenditures — $3,226 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (6)
Paso Robles Joint Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 5.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +9.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Kermit King Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 23.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kermit King Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified Growth Engine | 23.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified Growth Engine | 19.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Virginia Peterson Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise | 13.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Pat Butler Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise | 15.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Winifred Pifer Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum | 11.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Glen Speck Elementary Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise | 6.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
High Schools (3)
Paso Robles Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 7.6 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Paso Robles High with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paso Robles High Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Independence High Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Liberty High (Continuation) Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
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 Paso Robles Joint 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
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