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Rocklin Unified: Rocklin Unified elementary schools lead at 60.0. A 54.3-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Above Average2024–25 data19 schools · avg 59.9/100

Rocklin Unified has 19 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 59.9/100 — 15.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy at 83/100, where 51.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,934 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
54.3
28.9 – 83.2
Avg Exceeded %
32.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 19 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
60.0/100
1533.0%9.1%
HighSolid
59.4/100
428.3%21.1%

Rocklin Unified's elementary schools average 60.0/100 — 15.2 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
60.0
avg score · 15 schools
Rocklin Academy
Strong
73/100
Sierra Elementary
Strong
70/100
+12 more elementary schools
High
59.4
avg score · 4 schools
Rocklin High
Solid
66/100
Whitney High
Solid
60/100
+1 more high schools

District Analysis

Rocklin Unified has 19 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 59.9/100 — 15.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Rocklin Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 60.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 54.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, 6.3pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.7%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy leads the district at 83 with 51.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Rocklin Unified

4 Growth Engine3 Strong All-Around3 Solid Base2 High Ceiling6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Rocklin Unified are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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
19.6%
White
50.3%
Asian
11.7%
Black
1.5%
Other
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
25%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Rocklin Unified spends $11,934 per student in current expenditures — $2,880 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,934
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
11,405
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 40.4%
$8,500 → $11,934
Spending Efficiency
5.02
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 67%Support 31%Other 2%
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
$49,628–$123,234
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
590
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Rocklin Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (15)

Rocklin Unified has 15 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.0 — 15.2 points above the state average of 44.8. 3 of 15 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.7pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Valley View Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 51.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Valley View Elementary
Rocklin Unified High Ceiling
51.2%Strong
78/100
2Rocklin Academy
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
45.6%Strong
73/100
3Sierra Elementary
Rocklin Unified Growth Engine
41.5%Strong
70/100
4Cobblestone Elementary
Rocklin Unified Growth Engine
36.0%Solid
67/100
5Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin Unified Solid Base
42.8%Solid
64/100
6Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Rocklin Unified Solid Base
36.5%Solid
64/100
7Rocklin Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
39.3%Solid
62/100
8Quarry Trail Elementary
Rocklin Unified Growth Engine
38.3%Solid
62/100
9Breen Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
29.1%Solid
58/100
10Rock Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
33.0%Solid
57/100
11Parker Whitney Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
55/100
12Ruhkala Elementary
Rocklin Unified Solid Base
32.4%Solid
51/100
13Antelope Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Growth Engine
21.9%Developing
50/100
14Twin Oaks Elementary
Rocklin Unified Culture First
21.4%Developing
47/100
15Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Developing
43/100

High Schools (4)

Rocklin Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.4 — 15.7 points above the state average of 43.7. 1 of 4 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy with a Scope Score of 83 and 51.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Rocklin Unified High Ceiling
51.1%Strong
83/100
2Rocklin High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
34.9%Solid
66/100
3Whitney High
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
60/100
4Victory High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 19 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 Rocklin 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 Rocklin Unified a good school district?
Rocklin Unified has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.9/100, which is 15.1 points above the state average. 32.0% 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 Rocklin Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Rocklin Unified is Western Sierra Collegiate Academy with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 51.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Rocklin Unified spend per student?
Rocklin Unified spends $11,934 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 Rocklin Unified?
Teacher salaries in Rocklin Unified range from $49,628–$123,234 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.