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Elementary Schools in Artesia, California

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 48.0/100

Artesia, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.0/100 — 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary at 59/100, where 37.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Artesia schools average 25.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.1
41.4 – 59.4
Avg Exceeded %
25.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Artesia schools compare

Artesia's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0 — 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.4 to 59.4, a 18.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 37.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Artesia schools average 25.7% 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 Artesia averages 9.7%, which is above 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 Artesia

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Artesia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles37.6%58.3%6.0%0.3%
2Elliott (William F) Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
48Los Angeles27.2%51.7%11.2%2.2%
3Niemes (John H.) Elementary
ABC Unified Culture First
44Los Angeles20.9%43.4%11.3%0.4%
4Burbank (Luther) Elementary
ABC Unified Culture First
41Los Angeles17.0%39.0%10.4%0.8%

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 Artesia

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.

Our Lady of Fatima School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 186 students
15:1Private
Montessori House of Children
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 6 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Artesia

  • 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 Artesia good?
Artesia's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0/100, which is 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.7% 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 Artesia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Artesia is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 37.6% 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 Artesia schools compare to the state average?
Artesia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.4 to 59.4, a 18.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Artesia?
Artesia has 4 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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