Elementary Schools in El Cerrito, California: El Cerrito schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
El Cerrito, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.4/100 — 14.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Madera Elementary at 83/100, where 56.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. El Cerrito schools average 38.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.9% (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 | 3 | Solid 59.4/100 | 38.1% | +14.6 |
| High | 3 | Developing 44.5/100 | 15.5% | +0.8 |
How El Cerrito schools compare
El Cerrito has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.4/100 — 14.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Madera Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 56.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. El Cerrito schools average 38.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in El Cerrito averages 12.9% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in El Cerrito
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Every school in El Cerrito
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madera Elementary West Contra Costa Unified High Ceiling | 56.7% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | El Cerrito High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Harding Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Culture First | 31.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Summit Public School K2 Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Fairmont Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 26.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Invictus Academy of Richmond Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 36/100 |
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 El Cerrito
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