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Elementary Schools in Jackson, California

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 39.4/100

Jackson, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.4/100 — 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Argonaut High at 57/100, where 12.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Jackson schools average 9.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.5
25.2 – 56.7
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Jackson schools compare

Jackson's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.4 — 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.2 to 56.7, a 31.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Argonaut High with a Scope Score of 57 and 12.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Jackson averages 21.5%, 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 Jackson ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Argonaut High
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Solid
57/100
2Jackson Elementary
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
36/100
3Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
25/100

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 Jackson

  • 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 Jackson good?
Jackson's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.4/100, which is 4.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% 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 Jackson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Jackson is Argonaut High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 12.6% 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 Jackson schools compare to the state average?
Jackson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.2 to 56.7, a 31.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Jackson?
Jackson 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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