ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

Elementary Schools in San Andreas, California

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 31.1/100

San Andreas, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 31.1/100 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Calaveras High at 47/100, where 5.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Andreas schools average 4.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.4
22.5 – 46.9
Avg Exceeded %
4.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
32.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How San Andreas schools compare

San Andreas's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 46.9, a 24.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 47 and 5.2% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: San Andreas schools average 23.6% meeting standard but only 4.0% exceeding it. Most students clear the bar but few are pushed past it — a pattern worth investigating school by school.

Chronic absenteeism in San Andreas averages 32.1%, 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%)

School archetypes in San Andreas

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in San Andreas ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Calaveras High
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Developing
47/100
2Mountain Oaks
Calaveras County Office of Education Culture First
4.7%Needs Support
29/100
3Gold Strike High
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100
4San Andreas Elementary
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
23/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Andreas

  • 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 San Andreas good?
San Andreas's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1/100, which is 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.0% 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 San Andreas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Andreas is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 5.2% 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 San Andreas schools compare to the state average?
San Andreas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.5 to 46.9, a 24.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Andreas?
San Andreas 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 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.

Related

All California SchoolsTop Schools in San AndreasCalaveras UnifiedCalaveras County Office of Education

Plus 5 licensed preschools. Browse preschools in San Andreas →

← Explore all schools