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Woodlake Unified: Woodlake Unified schools score 5.7 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 6.6 points.

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 39.1/100

Woodlake Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 5.7 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Woodlake High at 47/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,844 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.5
26.9 – 47.4
Avg Exceeded %
9.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
44.6/100
111.3%8.4%
MiddleDeveloping
37.4/100
17.6%8.8%
HighDeveloping
37.1/100
29.8%26.8%

Woodlake Unified's elementary schools average 44.6/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average with a −6.6pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
44.6
avg score · 1 school
Castle Rock Elementary
Developing
45/100
Middle
37.4
avg score · 1 school
Woodlake Valley Middle
Developing
37/100
High
37.1
avg score · 2 schools
Woodlake High
Developing
47/100
Bravo Lake High
Needs Support
27/100

District Analysis

Woodlake Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 5.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Woodlake Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -6.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 20.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 17.7%, 0.2pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.6%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Woodlake High leads the district at 47 with 17.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Woodlake Unified

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Woodlake Unified 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
88.8%
White
8.7%
Asian
0.3%
Black
0.2%
Other
2.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
93%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Woodlake Unified spends $14,844 per student in current expenditures — $29 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,844
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,069
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15.6%
$12,835 → $14,844
Spending Efficiency
2.63
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 55%Support 40%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
$61,328–$119,062
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
113
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Woodlake Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (1)

Woodlake Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.6 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -6.6pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Castle Rock Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 11.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Castle Rock Elementary
Woodlake Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
45/100

Middle Schools (1)

Woodlake Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.4 — 5.2 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +9.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Woodlake Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 7.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Woodlake Valley Middle
Woodlake Unified On the Rise
7.6%Developing
37/100

High Schools (2)

Woodlake Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.1 — 6.6 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Woodlake High with a Scope Score of 47 and 17.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Woodlake High
Woodlake Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
47/100
2Bravo Lake High
Woodlake Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
27/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 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 Woodlake 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 Woodlake Unified a good school district?
Woodlake Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1/100, which is 5.7 points below the state average. 9.6% 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 Woodlake Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Woodlake Unified is Woodlake High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 17.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Woodlake Unified spend per student?
Woodlake Unified spends $14,844 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 Woodlake Unified?
Teacher salaries in Woodlake Unified range from $61,328–$119,062 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.