Pleasanton Unified
Pleasanton Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 69.5/100 — 25.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Harvest Park Middle at 86/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,555 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 71.9/100 | 9 | 50.3% | 9.4% |
| Middle | Strong 76.0/100 | 3 | 50.5% | 5.2% |
| High | Solid 56.1/100 | 3 | 33.3% | 23.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Pleasanton Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Pleasanton Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 76.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 78.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.3%, 6.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Harvest Park Middle leads the district at 86 with 57.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Pleasanton Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Pleasanton Unified spends $12,555 per student in current expenditures — $2,259 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 (9)
Pleasanton Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.9 — 28.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 6 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Henry P. Mohr Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 63.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry P. Mohr Elementary Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 63.2% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | Walnut Grove Elementary Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 61.4% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 59.1% | Strong 78/100 |
| 4 | Vintage Hills Elementary Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 5 | Donlon Elementary Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 52.5% | Strong 72/100 |
| 6 | Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton Unified Building Momentum | 49.7% | Strong 72/100 |
| 7 | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton Unified Solid Base | 41.1% | Solid 63/100 |
| 8 | Alisal Elementary Pleasanton Unified Solid Base | 42.7% | Solid 63/100 |
| 9 | Valley View Elementary Pleasanton Unified Culture First | 32.8% | Solid 55/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Pleasanton Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.0 — 35.5 points above the state average of 40.5. 2 of 3 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Harvest Park Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 57.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvest Park Middle Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 86/100 |
| 2 | Thomas S. Hart Middle Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 55.2% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Pleasanton Middle Pleasanton Unified Solid Base | 38.7% | Solid 61/100 |
High Schools (3)
Pleasanton Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.1 — 8.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 2 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Amador Valley High with a Scope Score of 82 and 53.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amador Valley High Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling | 53.3% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Foothill High Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around | 46.5% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Village High Pleasanton Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 7/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pleasanton Unified
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- 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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