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Elementary Schools in Winton, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 41.0/100

Winton, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.0/100 — 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Frank Sparkes Elementary at 55/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Winton schools average 18.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.2
32.7 – 54.9
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Winton schools compare

Winton's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.0 — 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.7 to 54.9, a 22.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Frank Sparkes Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Winton averages 14.8%, which is above 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 Winton

2 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Winton ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Frank Sparkes Elementary
Winton Building Momentum
31.4%Solid
55/100
2Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
Winton Culture First
15.3%Developing
43/100
3Winton Middle
Winton Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
41/100
4Washington Elementary
Merced River Union Elementary Culture First
16.4%Developing
34/100
5Winfield Elementary
Winton Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
33/100

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 Winton

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.

Grace Mennonite School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) · Grades Pre-K-10 · 114 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Winton

  • 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 Winton good?
Winton's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.0/100, which is 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.4% 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 Winton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Winton is Frank Sparkes Elementary with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 31.4% 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 Winton schools compare to the state average?
Winton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.7 to 54.9, a 22.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Winton?
Winton has 5 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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