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Elementary Schools in Rescue, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 56.2/100

Rescue, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.2/100 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rescue Elementary at 65/100, where 46.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rescue schools average 32.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
56.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.6
51.0 – 64.7
Avg Exceeded %
32.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Rescue schools compare

Rescue's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.2 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.0 to 64.7, a 13.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Rescue Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 46.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Rescue schools average 32.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Rescue averages 11.8%, which is above 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 Rescue

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Rescue ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Rescue Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary Strong All-Around
65El Dorado46.1%70.8%10.4%1.7%
2Green Valley Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary Culture First
53El Dorado26.9%59.2%13.1%1.2%
3Pleasant Grove Middle
Rescue Union Elementary Building Momentum
51El Dorado25.3%51.0%12.1%6.4%

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 Rescue

  • 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 Rescue good?
Rescue's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.2/100, which is 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.8% 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 Rescue?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rescue is Rescue Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 46.1% 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 Rescue schools compare to the state average?
Rescue elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.0 to 64.7, a 13.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Rescue?
Rescue 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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