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Sulphur Springs Union: Sulphur Springs Union schools score within 0.0 points of the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 6.5 points.

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 44.9/100

Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Golden Oak Community at 60/100, where 30.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,331 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 13.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.4
28.8 – 60.1
Avg Exceeded %
22.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

Sulphur Springs Union's elementary schools average 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average with a −6.5pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -6.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 31.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 13.2%, 4.7pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Golden Oak Community leads the district at 60 with 30.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Sulphur Springs Union

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Sulphur Springs Union 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
60.7%
White
17.8%
Asian
3.8%
Black
5.1%
Other
12.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
62%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Sulphur Springs Union spends $12,331 per student in current expenditures — $2,484 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,331
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,069
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 17.8%
$10,471 → $12,331
Spending Efficiency
3.64
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 68%Support 32%
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
$53,664–$109,942
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
262
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Sulphur Springs Union

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (9)

Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.9 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -6.5pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Golden Oak Community with a Scope Score of 60 and 30.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Golden Oak Community
Sulphur Springs Union Strong All-Around
30.5%Solid
60/100
2Pinetree Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
51/100
3Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
50/100
4Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
48/100
5Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
45/100
6Mitchell Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
42/100
7Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Sulphur Springs Union Culture First
22.1%Developing
40/100
8Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union On the Rise
17.8%Developing
39/100
9Valley View Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
23.6%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 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 Sulphur Springs Union

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 Sulphur Springs Union a good school district?
Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is within 0.0 points of the state average. 22.3% 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 Sulphur Springs Union?
The highest-scoring school in Sulphur Springs Union is Golden Oak Community with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 30.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Sulphur Springs Union spend per student?
Sulphur Springs Union spends $12,331 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 Sulphur Springs Union?
Teacher salaries in Sulphur Springs Union range from $53,664–$109,942 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.