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Elementary Schools in Patterson, California: 4 schools. Average score 11.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 33.6/100

Patterson, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Northmead Elementary at 39/100, where 16.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Patterson schools average 11.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.2% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
10.4 – 38.9
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Developing
33.6/100
11.3%-11.2
High2Developing
39.1/100
8.1%-4.6
Middle1Needs Support
10.4/100
0.0%-32.2

How Patterson schools compare

Patterson has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Northmead Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 16.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Patterson averages 20.2% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Patterson

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Patterson

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Patterson High
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Solid
51/100
2Northmead Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
39/100
3Las Palmas Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
35/100
4Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
35/100
5Del Puerto High
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
27/100
6Walnut Grove Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
26/100
7Open Valley Independent Study
Patterson Joint Unified Culture First
0.0%Needs Support
10/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Patterson

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.

Sacred Heart Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 184 students
16:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Patterson

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Patterson good?
Patterson's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 11.2 points below the state average. 11.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Patterson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Patterson is Northmead Elementary with a Scope Score of 39/100 and 16.4% 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 Patterson schools compare to the state average?
Patterson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Patterson?
Patterson has 4 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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