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Wasco Union Elementary: Wasco Union Elementary schools score 14.0 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 18.8 points.

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 30.9/100

Wasco Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 30.9/100 — 14.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Teresa Burke Elementary at 38/100, where 11.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,474 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
30.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.5
20.4 – 37.9
Avg Exceeded %
9.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.2/100
410.0%11.4%
MiddleDeveloping
34.1/100
27.9%13.4%

Wasco Union Elementary's middle schools average 34.1/100 — 8.5 points below the state average with a −4.5pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
29.2
avg score · 4 schools
Teresa Burke Elementary
Developing
38/100
James A. Forrest Elementary
Needs Support
28/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
34.1
avg score · 2 schools
Palm Avenue Middle
Developing
35/100
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Developing
34/100

District Analysis

Wasco Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 30.9/100 — 14.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Wasco Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 34.1.

District-wide elementary growth averages -18.8pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 17.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 12.1%, 5.8pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Teresa Burke Elementary leads the district at 38 with 11.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Wasco Union Elementary

6 Culture First

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
96.1%
White
1.8%
Asian
0.5%
Black
1.0%
Other
0.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
91%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Wasco Union Elementary spends $14,474 per student in current expenditures — $341 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,474
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,455
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 26.4%
$11,453 → $14,474
Spending Efficiency
2.13
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 38%Other 8%
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
$55,131–$110,712
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
192
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Wasco Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (4)

Wasco Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.2 — 15.6 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -18.8pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Teresa Burke Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 11.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Teresa Burke Elementary
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
11.1%Developing
38/100
2John L. Prueitt Elementary
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
12.6%Developing
31/100
3James A. Forrest Elementary
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
10.6%Needs Support
28/100
4Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
5.9%Needs Support
20/100

Middle Schools (2)

Wasco Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.1 — 8.5 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -4.5pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Palm Avenue Middle with a Scope Score of 35 and 9.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
9.7%Developing
35/100
2Thomas Jefferson Middle
Wasco Union Elementary Culture First
6.2%Developing
34/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 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 Wasco Union Elementary

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 Wasco Union Elementary a good school district?
Wasco Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9/100, which is 14.0 points below the state average. 9.3% 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 Wasco Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Wasco Union Elementary is Teresa Burke Elementary with a Scope Score of 38/100 and 11.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Wasco Union Elementary spend per student?
Wasco Union Elementary spends $14,474 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 Wasco Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Wasco Union Elementary range from $55,131–$110,712 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.