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Templeton Unified: Templeton Unified elementary schools add +8.8 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 43.2/100

Templeton Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.7 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Templeton High at 56/100, where 19.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,637 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.5
26.8 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
14.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
38.4/100
212.4%11.3%
MiddleDeveloping
42.9/100
118.7%14.2%
HighDeveloping
48.0/100
215.2%22.0%

Templeton Unified's high schools average 48.0/100 — 4.3 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
38.4
avg score · 2 schools
Templeton Home
Needs Support
27/100
Middle
42.9
avg score · 1 school
Templeton Middle
Developing
43/100
High
48.0
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Templeton Unified has 5 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Templeton Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages +8.8pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 29.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 16.1%, 1.8pp near the state average of 17.9%.

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

Templeton High leads the district at 56 with 19.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Templeton Unified

1 Culture First1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Templeton Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
31.5%
White
48.6%
Asian
2.0%
Black
0.1%
Other
17.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
29%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Templeton Unified spends $11,637 per student in current expenditures — $3,178 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,637
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,317
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 6%
$10,977 → $11,637
Spending Efficiency
3.71
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 34%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
$46,688–$107,678
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
122
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Templeton Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Templeton Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 6.4 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +8.8pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Vineyard Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 21.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vineyard Elementary
Templeton Unified Growth Engine
21.3%Solid
50/100
2Templeton Home
Templeton Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
27/100

Middle Schools (1)

Templeton Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +1.8pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Templeton Middle with a Scope Score of 43 and 18.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Templeton Middle
Templeton Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
43/100

High Schools (2)

Templeton Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.0 — 4.3 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Templeton High with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Templeton High
Templeton Unified Culture First
19.8%Solid
56/100
2Templeton Independent Study High
Templeton Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 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 Templeton 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 Templeton Unified a good school district?
Templeton Unified has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.2/100, which is within 1.7 points of the state average. 14.8% 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 Templeton Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Templeton Unified is Templeton High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 19.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Templeton Unified spend per student?
Templeton Unified spends $11,637 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 Templeton Unified?
Teacher salaries in Templeton Unified range from $46,688–$107,678 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.