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Elementary Schools in McFarland, California

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 33.4/100

McFarland, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.4/100 — 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is McFarland High School Early College at 54/100, where 20.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. McFarland 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 16.9% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.9
12.1 – 54.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How McFarland schools compare

McFarland's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.4 — 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.1 to 54.0, a 41.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is McFarland High School Early College with a Scope Score of 54 and 20.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in McFarland averages 16.9%, which is near 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 McFarland ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1McFarland High School Early College
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
20.0%Solid
54/100
2Horizon Elementary
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
39/100
3Browning Road STEAM Academy
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Developing
31/100
4Kern Avenue Elementary
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
30/100
5San Joaquin High (Continuation)
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
12/100

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 McFarland

  • 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 McFarland good?
McFarland's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.4/100, which is 10.4 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 McFarland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in McFarland is McFarland High School Early College with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 20.0% 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 McFarland schools compare to the state average?
McFarland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.1 to 54.0, a 41.9-point spread.
How many schools are in McFarland?
McFarland 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.

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