Elementary Schools in Hesperia, California: 18 schools. Average score 13.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 29.7/100

Hesperia, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.7/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy at 64/100, where 35.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hesperia schools average 9.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

29.7

State avg: 43.2

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

48.0

16.2 – 64.2

Avg Exceeded %

9.9%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

29.6%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	18	Needs Support 29.7/100	9.9%	-13.5
High	7	Developing 31.6/100	5.6%	-12.1

How Hesperia schools compare

Hesperia has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.7/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 64 and 35.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hesperia averages 29.6% — above 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 Hesperia

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First16 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hesperia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy Hesperia Unified Strong All-Around	35.8%	Solid 64/100
2	Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	26.3%	Developing 46/100
3	Sultana High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	11.0%	Developing 44/100
4	Hesperia High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	11.1%	Developing 44/100
5	Altus Schools Mirus Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	12.8%	Developing 42/100
6	Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	19.4%	Developing 37/100
7	Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park Oro Grande Culture First	2.9%	Developing 36/100
8	Shadow Ridge Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	5.1%	Developing 35/100
9	Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	8.5%	Needs Support 30/100
10	Pathways to College K8 Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	12.5%	Needs Support 30/100
11	Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	10.4%	Needs Support 28/100
12	Carmel Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	7.0%	Needs Support 28/100
13	Kingston Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	7.1%	Needs Support 27/100
14	Alta Vista Innovation High Lucerne Valley Unified Building Momentum	4.2%	Needs Support 27/100
15	Maple Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	8.6%	Needs Support 27/100
16	Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	5.0%	Needs Support 24/100
17	Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 23/100
18	Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	6.0%	Needs Support 23/100
19	Eucalyptus Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	7.2%	Needs Support 22/100
20	Mojave High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 22/100
21	Mesa Grande Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	5.2%	Needs Support 22/100
22	Juniper Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	5.7%	Needs Support 20/100
23	Canyon Ridge High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 20/100
24	Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	2.5%	Needs Support 18/100
25	Lime Street Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum	3.4%	Needs Support 16/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 25 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Hesperia

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.

Hesperia Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 611 students

19:1Private

New Life Christian Academy

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 64 students

11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hesperia

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hesperia good?

Hesperia's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.7/100, which is 13.5 points below the state average. 9.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Hesperia?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Hesperia is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 35.8% 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 Hesperia schools compare to the state average?

Hesperia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.7/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 9.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Hesperia?

Hesperia has 18 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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