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Elementary Schools in Oakdale, California

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 43.8/100

Oakdale, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.8/100 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oakdale High at 56/100, where 17.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Oakdale schools average 15.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.5
25.8 – 56.4
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Oakdale schools compare

Oakdale's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.8 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.8 to 56.4, a 30.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Oakdale High with a Scope Score of 56 and 17.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Oakdale averages 22.1%, 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%)

Schools in Oakdale ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1Oakdale High
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Solid
56/100
2Sierra View Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Solid
52/100
3Fair Oaks Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Solid
51/100
4Cloverland Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Developing
50/100
5Oakdale Charter
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Developing
43/100
6Magnolia Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Developing
37/100
7East Stanislaus High
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
Developing
36/100
8Mesa Verde Elementary
Riverbank Unified Building Momentum
Needs Support
26/100

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 Oakdale

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.

Oakdale Christian Academy
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 68 students
43:1Private
East Valley Education Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 59 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Oakdale

  • 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 Oakdale good?
Oakdale's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.8/100, which is 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.3% 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 Oakdale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oakdale is Oakdale High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 17.8% 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 Oakdale schools compare to the state average?
Oakdale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.8 to 56.4, a 30.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakdale?
Oakdale has 8 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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