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Elementary Schools in Arroyo Grande, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 56.0/100

Arroyo Grande, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.0/100 — 12.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Branch Elementary at 86/100, where 57.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Arroyo Grande schools average 30.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
56.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
62.2
23.8 – 86.0
Avg Exceeded %
30.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Arroyo Grande schools compare

Arroyo Grande's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.0 — 12.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 86.0, a 62.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Branch Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Arroyo Grande schools average 30.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Arroyo Grande averages 22.0%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Arroyo Grande

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Arroyo Grande ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Branch Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified High Ceiling
57.6%Strong
86/100
2Arroyo Grande High
Lucia Mar Unified Strong All-Around
28.6%Solid
63/100
3Ocean View Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified Strong All-Around
35.8%Solid
58/100
4Harloe Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
28.8%Developing
49/100
5Lopez Continuation High
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
24/100

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 Arroyo Grande

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.

St. Patricks Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 243 students
18:1Private
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-10 · 72 students
12:1Private
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 6 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Arroyo Grande

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Arroyo Grande good?
Arroyo Grande's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.0/100, which is 12.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Arroyo Grande?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Arroyo Grande is Branch Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 57.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Arroyo Grande schools compare to the state average?
Arroyo Grande elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.8 to 86.0, a 62.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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