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Elementary Schools in Denair, California

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 44.9/100

Denair, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.9/100 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gratton Charter at 66/100, where 38.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Denair schools average 14.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.0
32.1 – 66.1
Avg Exceeded %
14.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Denair schools compare

Denair's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.1 to 66.1, a 34.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Gratton Charter with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Denair averages 19.1%, which is near 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 Denair

1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Denair ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gratton Charter
Gratton Elementary Strong All-Around
38.5%Solid
66/100
2Denair High
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
49/100
3Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Developing
33/100
4Denair Middle
Denair Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Developing
32/100

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 Denair

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.

Reyn Franca
Nonsectarian · Grades 3-12 · 32 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Denair

  • 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 Denair good?
Denair's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 14.3% 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 Denair?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Denair is Gratton Charter with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 38.5% 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 Denair schools compare to the state average?
Denair elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 14.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.1 to 66.1, a 34.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Denair?
Denair 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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