Washington Unified
Washington Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Washington Middle College High at 60/100, where 30.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,805 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.4/100 | 9 | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 26.3/100 | 1 | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| High | Developing 41.9/100 | 5 | 14.2% | 40.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Washington Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Washington Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 45.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.7%, 8.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Washington Middle College High leads the district at 60 with 30.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Washington Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Washington Unified are classified as Growth Engine or 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Washington Unified spends $12,805 per student in current expenditures — $2,009 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Washington Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.4 — 10.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Bridgeway Island Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 27.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeway Island Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 27.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Southport Elementary Washington Unified Growth Engine | 23.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Stonegate Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Elkhorn Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | American Union Elementary Washington Unified On the Rise | 16.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | West Fresno Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 7.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Westfield Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 7.9% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Riverbank Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 9 | Westmore Oaks Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Washington Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.3 — 14.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is West Fresno Middle with a Scope Score of 26 and 5.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fresno Middle Washington Unified Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (5)
Washington Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 5.6 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 60 and 30.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Middle College High Washington Unified Strong All-Around | 30.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | River City High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 17.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Washington High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Elm High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 5 | Yolo High Washington Unified Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 21/100 |
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 Washington 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