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Twin Rivers Unified: Twin Rivers Unified schools score 11.7 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 6.8 points.

Below Average2024–25 data43 schools · avg 33.1/100

Twin Rivers Unified has 43 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.1/100 — 11.7 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Heritage Peak Charter at 52/100, where 17.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,626 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.7
12.5 – 52.2
Avg Exceeded %
12.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
43
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
8
of 43 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.5/100
3513.3%25.4%
HighDeveloping
35.5/100
88.6%41.5%

Twin Rivers Unified's high schools average 35.5/100 — 8.2 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
32.5
avg score · 35 schools
+32 more elementary schools
High
35.5
avg score · 8 schools
Rio Linda High
Developing
48/100
Grant Union High
Developing
41/100
Futures High
Developing
40/100
+5 more high schools

District Analysis

Twin Rivers Unified has 43 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 33.1/100 — 11.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Twin Rivers Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.5.

District-wide elementary growth averages -6.8pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 39.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 28.4%, 10.5pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 6.0%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Heritage Peak Charter leads the district at 52 with 17.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Twin Rivers Unified

4 On the Rise2 Growth Engine37 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 6 schools in Twin Rivers Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (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
43.2%
White
19.9%
Asian
12.8%
Black
11.9%
Other
12.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
86%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Twin Rivers Unified spends $15,626 per student in current expenditures — $811 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,626
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
24,497
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 26%
$12,405 → $15,626
Spending Efficiency
2.12
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 37%Other 5%
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
$63,947–$124,659
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,249
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Twin Rivers Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (35)

Twin Rivers Unified has 35 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.5 — 12.3 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -6.8pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Heritage Peak Charter
Twin Rivers Unified Growth Engine
17.5%Solid
52/100
2Ridgepoint Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Growth Engine
25.9%Solid
52/100
3Foothill Oaks Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
29.2%Solid
52/100
4Regency Park Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Developing
49/100
5Northlake TK-8
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
34.4%Developing
45/100
6Community Outreach Academy
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
43/100
7Creative Connections Arts Academy
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
43/100
8Woodlake Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
42/100
9Westside Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
42/100
10Dry Creek Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
39/100
11Pioneer Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
39/100
12Orchard Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
38/100
13Frontier Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
38/100
14Hazel Strauch Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
23.3%Developing
38/100
15Village Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified On the Rise
7.8%Developing
36/100
16Las Palmas Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
36/100
17Fairbanks Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
32/100
18F. C. Joyce TK-8
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
31/100
19Hagginwood Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
31/100
20Hillsdale Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified On the Rise
13.0%Needs Support
29/100
21Oakdale Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
3.5%Needs Support
28/100
22Community Collaborative Charter
Twin Rivers Unified On the Rise
3.0%Needs Support
27/100
23D. W. Babcock Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
8.2%Needs Support
27/100
24Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Needs Support
26/100
25Woodridge Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
26/100
26Del Paso Heights Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
24/100
27Warren A. Allison Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Needs Support
23/100
28Keema School for Independent Study
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
29Michael J. Castori Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
22/100
30Sierra View Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Needs Support
22/100

High Schools (8)

Twin Rivers Unified has 8 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.2 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Rio Linda High with a Scope Score of 48 and 18.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rio Linda High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
48/100
2Grant Union High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
41/100
3Futures High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
40/100
4Foothill High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Developing
38/100
5Highlands High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
34/100
6SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Developing
31/100
7Pacific Career and Technology High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
26/100
8Vista Nueva Career and Technology High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 43 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 Twin Rivers 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 Twin Rivers Unified a good school district?
Twin Rivers Unified has 43 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.1/100, which is 11.7 points below the state average. 12.4% 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 Twin Rivers Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Twin Rivers Unified is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 17.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Twin Rivers Unified spend per student?
Twin Rivers Unified spends $15,626 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 Twin Rivers Unified?
Teacher salaries in Twin Rivers Unified range from $63,947–$124,659 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.