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Elementary Schools in Hesperia, California

Below Average2024–25 data19 schools · avg 29.3/100

Hesperia, California has 19 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.3/100 — 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sultana High at 49/100, where 11.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hesperia schools average 7.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 36.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
29.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
16.4 – 49.4
Avg Exceeded %
7.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
36.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores

How Hesperia schools compare

Hesperia's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.3 — 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.4 to 49.4, a 33.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sultana High with a Scope Score of 49 and 11.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hesperia averages 36.5%, 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 Hesperia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sultana High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
49/100
2Hesperia High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
48/100
3Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
26.3%Developing
46/100
4Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
38/100
5Shadow Ridge
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Developing
36/100
6Topaz Preparatory Academy
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Developing
30/100
7Cypress School of the Arts
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
29/100
8Kingston Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
28/100
9Maple Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Needs Support
27/100
10Carmel Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
27/100
11Mojave High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100
12Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
24/100
13Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
24/100
14Eucalyptus Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
23/100
15Canyon Ridge High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
16Mesa Grande Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
23/100
17Juniper Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
20/100
18Joshua Circle Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
19/100
19Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
16/100

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.

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

  • 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 Hesperia good?
Hesperia's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.3/100, which is 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.9% 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 Hesperia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hesperia is Sultana High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 11.0% 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 29.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 36.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.4 to 49.4, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Hesperia?
Hesperia has 19 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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