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Elementary Schools in Etiwanda, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 65.3/100

Etiwanda, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.3/100 — 21.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John L. Golden Elementary at 81/100, where 62.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Etiwanda schools average 40.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
65.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.6
52.6 – 81.2
Avg Exceeded %
40.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Etiwanda schools compare

Etiwanda's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.3 — 21.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 52.6 to 81.2, a 28.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is John L. Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 62.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Etiwanda schools average 40.2% 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 Etiwanda averages 10.7%, 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 Etiwanda

4 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Etiwanda ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary High Ceiling
62.4%Strong
81/100
2Day Creek Intermediate
Etiwanda Elementary High Ceiling
53.4%Strong
78/100
3Grapeland Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
45.4%Solid
68/100
4Etiwanda High
Chaffey Joint Union High Strong All-Around
35.4%Solid
66/100
5Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
40.6%Solid
66/100
6Summit Intermediate
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
32.4%Solid
62/100
7Perdew Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Culture First
32.4%Solid
56/100
8Etiwanda Intermediate
Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum
29.9%Solid
56/100
9Windrows Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Culture First
29.9%Solid
53/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Etiwanda

  • 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 Etiwanda good?
Etiwanda's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.3/100, which is 21.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.2% 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 Etiwanda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Etiwanda is John L. Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 62.4% 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 Etiwanda schools compare to the state average?
Etiwanda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 40.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 52.6 to 81.2, a 28.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Etiwanda?
Etiwanda has 9 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.