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Vallecito Union: Vallecito Union averages 45.7/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 45.7/100

Vallecito Union has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Albert A. Michelson Elementary at 51/100, where 29.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,184 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.9
40.1 – 51.0
Avg Exceeded %
24.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
45.6/100
224.4%22.4%
MiddleDeveloping
45.9/100
123.9%14.1%

Vallecito Union's middle schools average 45.9/100 — 5.4 points above the state average with a −16.1pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Vallecito Union, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
45.6
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
45.9
avg score · 1 school
Avery Middle
Developing
46/100

District Analysis

Vallecito Union has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Vallecito Union's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.9.

District-wide elementary growth averages +1.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 10.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 19.6%, 1.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.

District suspension rate averages 3.8%, above the state average of 1.7%.

Albert A. Michelson Elementary leads the district at 51 with 29.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Vallecito Union

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Vallecito 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
18.5%
White
72.3%
Asian
0.8%
Other
8.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
46%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Vallecito Union spends $16,184 per student in current expenditures — $1,369 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,184
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
544
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.8%
$13,394 → $16,184
Spending Efficiency
2.82
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 55%Support 42%Other 3%
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
$46,734–$114,213
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
39
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Vallecito Union

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Vallecito Union has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.6 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 43.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +1.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Albert A. Michelson Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 29.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Albert A. Michelson Elementary
Vallecito Union On the Rise
29.4%Solid
51/100
2Hazel Fischer Elementary
Vallecito Union Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
40/100

Middle Schools (1)

Vallecito Union has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.9 — 5.4 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -16.1pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Avery Middle with a Scope Score of 46 and 23.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Avery Middle
Vallecito Union Building Momentum
23.9%Developing
46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Vallecito 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 Vallecito Union a good school district?
Vallecito Union has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.7/100, which is within 1.9 points of the state average. 24.2% 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 Vallecito Union?
The highest-scoring school in Vallecito Union is Albert A. Michelson Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 29.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Vallecito Union spend per student?
Vallecito Union spends $16,184 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 Vallecito Union?
Teacher salaries in Vallecito Union range from $46,734–$114,213 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.