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Elementary Schools in Tehachapi, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 34.7/100

Tehachapi, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.7/100 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tehachapi High at 53/100, where 13.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Tehachapi schools average 9.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.1
25.9 – 53.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Tehachapi schools compare

Tehachapi's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 53.0, a 27.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Tehachapi High with a Scope Score of 53 and 13.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Tehachapi averages 33.0%, 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 Tehachapi ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tehachapi High
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Solid
53/100
2Cummings Valley Elementary
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Solid
52/100
3Monroe High (Continuation)
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
30/100
4Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Needs Support
28/100
5Jacobsen Middle
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
27/100
6Tompkins Elementary
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Needs Support
27/100
7Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
26/100

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 Tehachapi

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.

Heritage Oak School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 135 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tehachapi

  • 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 Tehachapi good?
Tehachapi's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7/100, which is 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.6% 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 Tehachapi?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tehachapi is Tehachapi High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 13.2% 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 Tehachapi schools compare to the state average?
Tehachapi elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.9 to 53.0, a 27.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi has 7 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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