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San Lorenzo Unified: San Lorenzo Unified schools score 7.0 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 5.2 points.

Below Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 37.8/100

San Lorenzo Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 7.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is KIPP Summit Academy at 77/100, where 46.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,346 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.7
16.7 – 77.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 18 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.7/100
911.6%26.8%
MiddleDeveloping
41.8/100
417.1%15.6%
HighDeveloping
43.7/100
512.9%29.0%

San Lorenzo Unified's high schools average 43.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
32.7
avg score · 9 schools
Bay Elementary
Developing
50/100
Del Rey Elementary
Developing
44/100
Dayton Elementary
Developing
39/100
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
41.8
avg score · 4 schools
Washington Manor Middle
Developing
38/100
Bohannon Middle
Developing
32/100
+1 more middle schools
High
43.7
avg score · 5 schools
Arroyo High
Solid
55/100
East Bay Arts High
Developing
45/100
+2 more high schools

District Analysis

San Lorenzo Unified has 18 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 7.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: San Lorenzo Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.7.

District-wide elementary growth averages -5.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 60.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, 7.0pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.6%.

KIPP Summit Academy leads the district at 77 with 46.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Lorenzo Unified

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around15 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in San Lorenzo Unified are classified as On the Rise (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

Hispanic
58.5%
White
5.3%
Asian
16.8%
Black
7.6%
Other
11.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
75%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Lorenzo Unified spends $14,346 per student in current expenditures — $468 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,346
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,431
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 29.8%
$11,052 → $14,346
Spending Efficiency
2.64
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%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
$69,152–$136,428
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
454
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in San Lorenzo Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (9)

San Lorenzo Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -5.2pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bay Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 22.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bay Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
50/100
2Del Rey Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
44/100
3Dayton Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
39/100
4Lorenzo Manor Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
35/100
5Corvallis Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
34/100
6Grant Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
32/100
7Hillside Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
22/100
8Colonial Acres Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
21/100
9Hesperian Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise
2.5%Needs Support
19/100

Middle Schools (4)

San Lorenzo Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 42.6. 1 of 4 middle schools score above 70.

Growth averages -3.6pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is KIPP Summit Academy with a Scope Score of 77 and 46.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1KIPP Summit Academy
San Lorenzo Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Strong
77/100
2Washington Manor Middle
San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise
12.3%Developing
38/100
3Bohannon Middle
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
32/100
4Edendale Middle
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
19/100

High Schools (5)

San Lorenzo Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is KIPP King Collegiate High with a Scope Score of 64 and 34.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1KIPP King Collegiate High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
34.9%Solid
64/100
2Arroyo High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
55/100
3East Bay Arts High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
45/100
4San Lorenzo High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
38/100
5Royal Sunset (Continuation)
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 18 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 San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo Unified a good school district?
San Lorenzo Unified has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.8/100, which is 7.0 points below the state average. 13.2% 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 San Lorenzo Unified?
The highest-scoring school in San Lorenzo Unified is KIPP Summit Academy with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 46.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Lorenzo Unified spend per student?
San Lorenzo Unified spends $14,346 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 San Lorenzo Unified?
Teacher salaries in San Lorenzo Unified range from $69,152–$136,428 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.