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Elementary Schools in Salida, California: Salida schools average near the state. The 4.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 43.1/100

Salida, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Sisk Elementary at 46/100, where 16.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Salida schools average 15.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
4.7
40.8 – 45.5
Avg Exceeded %
15.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.4%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
43.1/100
15.9%-1.8
Middle1Developing
32.2/100
10.9%-10.4

How Salida schools compare

Salida has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 16.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Salida averages 10.4% — below 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 Salida

2 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Salida

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sisk Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%Developing
46/100
2Salida Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
10.3%Developing
43/100
3Dena Boer
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
41/100
4Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Salida

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 Salida good?
Salida's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1/100, which is within 1.8 points of the state average. 15.9% 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 Salida?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Salida is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 16.7% 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 Salida schools compare to the state average?
Salida elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 15.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Salida?
Salida 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 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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