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Templeton Unified

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 49.3/100

Templeton Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.3/100 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Templeton High at 62/100, 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 17.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.3
43.0 – 62.3
Avg Exceeded %
17.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
47.6/100
121.3%12.2%
MiddleDeveloping
43.0/100
118.7%14.2%
HighSolid
53.2/100
215.2%22.4%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
47.6
avg score · 1 school
Vineyard Elementary
Developing
48/100
Middle
43.0
avg score · 1 school
Templeton Middle
Developing
43/100
High
53.2
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Templeton Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.2.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +8.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 19.3 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.8%, 0.3pp near the state average of 18.1%.

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

Top school: Templeton High leads the district at 62 with 19.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Templeton Unified

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine2 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
26.5%
White
60.3%
Asian
2.3%
Black
0.1%
Other
10.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
35%
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
4.23
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

Elementary Schools (1)

Templeton Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 3.9 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +8.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Vineyard Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 21.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vineyard Elementary
Templeton Unified Growth Engine
21.3%Developing
48/100

Middle Schools (1)

Templeton Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0 — 2.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +1.8pp, suggesting 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 53.2 — 5.7 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Templeton High with a Scope Score of 62 and 19.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Templeton High
Templeton Unified Strong All-Around
19.8%Solid
62/100
2Templeton Independent Study High
Templeton Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
44/100

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

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Templeton Unified a good school district?
Templeton Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3/100, which is 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six 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 62/100 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.