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Elementary Schools in Hollister, California

Near Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 39.9/100

Hollister, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Accelerated Achievement Academy at 80/100, where 48.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hollister schools average 14.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.4
19.5 – 79.8
Avg Exceeded %
14.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Hollister schools compare

Hollister's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.5 to 79.8, a 60.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Accelerated Achievement Academy with a Scope Score of 80 and 48.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hollister averages 21.1%, 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 Hollister

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Hollister ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Accelerated Achievement Academy
Hollister Strong All-Around
48.2%Strong
80/100
2Spring Grove Elementary
North County Joint Union Elementary Culture First
29.7%Solid
57/100
3Hollister High
San Benito High Building Momentum
13.8%Solid
56/100
4Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
47/100
5Ladd Lane Elementary
Hollister Building Momentum
15.1%Developing
42/100
6Southside Elementary
Southside Elementary Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
41/100
7Cerra Vista Elementary
Hollister Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
38/100
8Rancho Santana
Hollister Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
33/100
9Hollister Dual Language Academy
Hollister Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
32/100
10Rancho San Justo
Hollister Building Momentum
6.8%Developing
30/100
11Calaveras Elementary
Hollister Building Momentum
9.0%Needs Support
30/100
12San Andreas Continuation High
San Benito High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100
13Maze Middle
Hollister Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
25/100
14R. O. Hardin Elementary
Hollister Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
19/100

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 Hollister

  • 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 Hollister good?
Hollister's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9/100, which is 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.8% 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 Hollister?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hollister is Accelerated Achievement Academy with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 48.2% 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 Hollister schools compare to the state average?
Hollister elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.5 to 79.8, a 60.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Hollister?
Hollister has 14 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.