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Washington Unified: Washington Unified high schools lead at 40.6. A 40.5-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Below Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 37.8/100

Washington Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 7.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Washington Middle College High at 55/100, where 30.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,805 per student (below the state average of $14,491). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.5
14.0 – 54.5
Avg Exceeded %
14.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 13 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.0/100
1014.1%21.2%
HighDeveloping
40.6/100
316.5%37.5%

Washington Unified's high schools average 40.6/100 — 3.2 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
37.0
avg score · 10 schools
Southport Elementary
Developing
49/100
+7 more elementary schools
High
40.6
avg score · 3 schools
River City High
Developing
48/100
Yolo High
Needs Support
19/100

District Analysis

Washington Unified has 13 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 7.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Washington Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.0pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 40.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, 7.0pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.1%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Washington Middle College High leads the district at 55 with 30.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Washington Unified

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise10 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
45.6%
White
21.7%
Asian
17.8%
Black
4.3%
Other
10.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Washington Unified spends $12,805 per student in current expenditures — $1,685 below the state average of $14,491.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,805
State avg: $14,491
District Enrollment
7,521
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14.9%
$11,143 → $12,805
Spending Efficiency
2.95
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 40%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
$49,968–$113,715
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
428
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Washington Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (10)

Washington Unified has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 7.9 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -1.0pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bridgeway Island Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 27.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bridgeway Island Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
54/100
2Sacramento Valley Charter
Washington Unified Building Momentum
32.5%Solid
52/100
3Southport Elementary
Washington Unified Growth Engine
23.1%Developing
49/100
4River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Washington Unified On the Rise
11.7%Developing
44/100
5Elkhorn Village Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
43/100
6Stonegate Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
41/100
7Washington Unified Virtual Academy
Washington Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100
8Westfield Village Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
24/100
9Riverbank Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
4.9%Needs Support
21/100
10Westmore Oaks Elementary
Washington Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
14/100

High Schools (3)

Washington Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.2 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 55 and 30.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Middle College High
Washington Unified Solid Base
30.6%Solid
55/100
2River City High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
48/100
3Yolo High
Washington Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 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 Washington 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 Washington Unified a good school district?
Washington Unified has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.8/100, which is 7.0 points below the state average. 14.7% 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 Washington Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Washington Unified is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 30.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Washington Unified spend per student?
Washington Unified spends $12,805 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,491. 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 Washington Unified?
Teacher salaries in Washington Unified range from $49,968–$113,715 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.