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Elementary Schools in Ramona, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 36.8/100

Ramona, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.8/100 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Ramona High at 60/100, where 19.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ramona schools average 14.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.3
19.0 – 60.2
Avg Exceeded %
14.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
25.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Ramona schools compare

Ramona's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.0 to 60.2, a 41.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Ramona High with a Scope Score of 60 and 19.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ramona averages 25.7%, 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 Ramona

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Ramona ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ramona High
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Solid
60/100
2Ramona Community Montessori
Ramona City Unified Culture First
21.1%Solid
51/100
3James Dukes Elementary
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
25.0%Solid
50/100
4Mt. Woodson Elementary
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
34/100
5Barnett Elementary
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
32/100
6Ramona Elementary
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
27/100
7Hanson Elementary
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Needs Support
22/100
8Montecito High (Continuation)
Ramona City Unified Building Momentum
2.1%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.

Private Schools in Ramona

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.

Ramona Lutheran Church and School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-6 · 52 students
13:1Private
Montessori Children'S Elementary
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 46 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ramona

  • 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 Ramona good?
Ramona's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8/100, which is 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.1% 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 Ramona?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ramona is Ramona High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 19.0% 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 Ramona schools compare to the state average?
Ramona elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.0 to 60.2, a 41.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Ramona?
Ramona 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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