ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

Elementary Schools in Gridley, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 42.5/100

Gridley, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.5/100 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gridley High at 59/100, where 27.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Gridley schools average 15.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.9
28.6 – 58.5
Avg Exceeded %
15.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Gridley schools compare

Gridley's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.6 to 58.5, a 29.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Gridley High with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Gridley averages 22.7%, 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%)

School archetypes in Gridley

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Gridley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gridley High
Gridley Unified Building Momentum
27.8%Solid
59/100
2Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary Culture First
22.0%Developing
47/100
3Sycamore Middle
Gridley Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
39/100
4Wilson Elementary
Gridley Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
39/100
5Esperanza High (Continuation)
Gridley Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
29/100

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 Gridley

  • 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 Gridley good?
Gridley's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.9% 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 Gridley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Gridley is Gridley High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 27.8% 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 Gridley schools compare to the state average?
Gridley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.6 to 58.5, a 29.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Gridley?
Gridley 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.

Related

All California SchoolsTop Schools in GridleyGridley UnifiedManzanita Elementary

Plus 7 licensed preschools. Browse preschools in Gridley →

← Explore all schools