Elementary Schools in Alta Loma, California: Alta Loma schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Alta Loma, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary at 69/100, where 49.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alta Loma schools average 36.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | Solid 59.2/100 | 36.2% | +14.4 |
| High | 1 | Solid 52.2/100 | 23.0% | +8.4 |
| Middle | 2 | Solid 53.8/100 | 27.2% | +11.1 |
How Alta Loma schools compare
Alta Loma has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 14.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 49.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Alta Loma schools average 36.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Alta Loma averages 8.3% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Alta Loma
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Alta Loma
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 49.5% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Banyan Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 3 | Floyd M. Stork Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Caryn Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 5 | Deer Canyon Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 35.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 6 | Victoria Groves Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 7 | Jasper Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 32.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 8 | Carnelian Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 32.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 9 | Alta Loma Junior High Alta Loma Elementary Building Momentum | 25.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 10 | Vineyard Junior High Alta Loma Elementary Building Momentum | 28.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 11 | Hermosa Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 30.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 12 | Alta Loma High Chaffey Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.0% | Solid 52/100 |
| 13 | Alta Loma Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 20.4% | Developing 47/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Alta Loma
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology