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Elementary Schools in Felton, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 52.3/100

Felton, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 52.3/100 — 8.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Lorenzo Valley High at 69/100, where 27.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Felton schools average 22.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
52.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
41.0 – 69.1
Avg Exceeded %
22.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Felton schools compare

Felton's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.3 — 8.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.0 to 69.1, a 28.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is San Lorenzo Valley High with a Scope Score of 69 and 27.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Felton averages 20.8%, 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 Felton ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Lorenzo Valley High
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.9%Solid
69/100
2San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum
23.8%Developing
47/100
3San Lorenzo Valley Middle
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
41/100

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 Felton

  • 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 Felton good?
Felton's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.3/100, which is 8.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.3% 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 Felton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Felton is San Lorenzo Valley High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 27.9% 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 Felton schools compare to the state average?
Felton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.0 to 69.1, a 28.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Felton?
Felton has 3 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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