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Elementary Schools in Sonora, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 37.1/100

Sonora, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.1/100 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sonora High at 55/100, where 18.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sonora schools average 10.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
23.7 – 55.4
Avg Exceeded %
10.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Sonora schools compare

Sonora's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.1 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 55.4, a 31.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 55 and 18.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Sonora averages 33.2%, 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%)

Schools in Sonora ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sonora High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
55/100
2Belleview Elementary
Belleview Elementary Building Momentum
9.6%Developing
37/100
3Theodore Bird High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
2.4%Developing
37/100
4Sonora Elementary
Sonora Elementary Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
37/100
5Curtis Creek Elementary
Curtis Creek Elementary Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
32/100
6Dario Cassina High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
24/100

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 Sonora

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.

Mother Lode Adventist Jr. Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-10 · 103 students
15:1Private
Safari Learning Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-2 · 30 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sonora

  • 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 Sonora good?
Sonora's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.1/100, which is 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.6% 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 Sonora?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sonora is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 18.9% 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 Sonora schools compare to the state average?
Sonora elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.7 to 55.4, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Sonora?
Sonora has 6 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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