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Elementary Schools in Turlock, California

Below Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 38.6/100

Turlock, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.6/100 — 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Walnut Elementary Education Center at 55/100, where 31.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Turlock schools average 12.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.0
20.3 – 55.4
Avg Exceeded %
12.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Turlock schools compare

Turlock's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.6 — 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.3 to 55.4, a 35.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Walnut Elementary Education Center with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Turlock averages 20.5%, 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 Turlock

2 Culture First13 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Turlock ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Walnut Elementary Education Center
Turlock Unified Culture First
31.8%Solid
55/100
2John H. Pitman High
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Solid
55/100
3Turlock High
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Solid
55/100
4Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
45/100
5Mountain View Middle
Chatom Union Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
43/100
6Julien Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
42/100
7Chatom Elementary
Chatom Union Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
42/100
8Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Developing
41/100
9Wakefield Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Developing
35/100
10Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
Turlock Unified Culture First
10.0%Developing
33/100
11Roselawn High
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Developing
33/100
12Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Needs Support
28/100
13Crowell Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
27/100
14Walter M. Brown Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
25/100
15Cunningham Elementary
Turlock Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
20/100

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 Turlock

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.

Turlock Christian Jr/sr High School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 540 students
11:1Private
Turlock Christian Elementary School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-6 · 305 students
18:1Private
Sacred Heart School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 219 students
20:1Private
Hearthstone Christian
Brethren · Grades 1-12 · 28 students
2:1Private
Stanislaus Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 12 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Turlock

  • 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 Turlock good?
Turlock's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.6/100, which is 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.8% 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 Turlock?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Turlock is Walnut Elementary Education Center with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 31.8% 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 Turlock schools compare to the state average?
Turlock elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.3 to 55.4, a 35.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Turlock?
Turlock has 15 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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