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Warner Unified: Warner Unified schools score 11.1 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 6.2 points.

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 32.1/100

Warner Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 32.1/100 — 11.1 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Excel Academy Charter at 56/100, where 32.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $22,058 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.4%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.1
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.2
16.1 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
7
of 8 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.2/100
712.0%16.4%
HighDeveloping
31.9/100
15.1%40.5%

Warner Unified's elementary schools average 32.2/100 — 11.1 points below the state average with a −6.2pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
32.2
avg score · 7 schools
+4 more elementary schools
High
31.9
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Warner Unified has 8 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 32.1/100 — 11.1 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Warner Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 32.2.

District-wide elementary growth averages -6.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 40.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 19.4%, 1.5pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Excel Academy Charter leads the district at 56 with 32.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Warner Unified

4 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
39.6%
White
24.2%
Asian
3.1%
Black
4.9%
Other
28.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
62%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Warner Unified spends $22,058 per student in current expenditures — $7,243 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$22,058
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
208
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 765.2%
$2,549 → $22,058
Spending Efficiency
1.46
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 36%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
$51,130–$103,787
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
17
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Warner Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (7)

Warner Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.2 — 11.1 points below the state average of 43.2.

Growth averages -6.2pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Excel Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 56 and 32.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Excel Academy Charter
Warner Unified Culture First
32.6%Solid
56/100
2Sage Oak Charter School - South
Warner Unified Culture First
16.4%Developing
44/100
3California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Warner Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Developing
39/100
4Warner Elementary
Warner Unified Culture First
5.8%Needs Support
26/100
5San Diego Mission Academy
Warner Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
23/100
6All Tribes Elementary Charter
Warner Unified Culture First
0.0%Needs Support
21/100
7All Tribes Charter
Warner Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100

High Schools (1)

Warner Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.9 — 11.8 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education with a Scope Score of 32 and 5.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education
Warner Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 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 Warner 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 Warner Unified a good school district?
Warner Unified has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.1/100, which is 11.1 points below the state average. 11.1% 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 Warner Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Warner Unified is Excel Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 32.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Warner Unified spend per student?
Warner Unified spends $22,058 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 Warner Unified?
Teacher salaries in Warner Unified range from $51,130–$103,787 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.