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Elementary Schools in Exeter, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 47.1/100

Exeter, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Exeter Union High at 61/100, where 19.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Exeter schools average 15.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
32.9 – 61.1
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Exeter schools compare

Exeter's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1 — 3.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.9 to 61.1, a 28.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Exeter Union High with a Scope Score of 61 and 19.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Exeter averages 21.5%, 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%)

Schools in Exeter ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Exeter Union High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
61Tulare19.4%53.0%15.7%5.8%
2Lincoln Elementary
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
54Tulare22.3%51.1%14.0%2.1%
3Rocky Hill Elementary
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
51Tulare22.1%48.2%17.1%1.5%
4Wilson Middle
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
37Tulare10.2%31.3%14.5%7.1%
5Kaweah High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
33Tulare4.2%27.1%46.2%6.2%

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 Exeter

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.

Sierra View Jr. Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-10 · 78 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Exeter

  • 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 Exeter good?
Exeter's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1/100, which is 3.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 Exeter?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Exeter is Exeter Union High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 19.4% 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 Exeter schools compare to the state average?
Exeter elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 15.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.9 to 61.1, a 28.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Exeter?
Exeter 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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