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Elementary Schools in Woodland, California

Below Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 36.7/100

Woodland, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Spring Lake Elementary at 61/100, where 35.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Woodland schools average 13.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.6
21.2 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Woodland schools compare

Woodland's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.2 to 60.8, a 39.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Spring Lake Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Woodland averages 20.2%, 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%)

School archetypes in Woodland

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First11 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Woodland ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Spring Lake Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Strong All-Around
35.9%Solid
61/100
2Pioneer High
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Solid
56/100
3Woodland Senior High
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
50/100
4Zamora Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
31.5%Developing
47/100
5Beamer Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Culture First
14.6%Developing
43/100
6Plainfield Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
37/100
7Rhoda Maxwell Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Developing
32/100
8Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
31/100
9Gibson Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
27/100
10Dingle Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
26/100
11Woodland Prairie Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
25/100
12Freeman Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
23/100
13T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
21/100

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 Woodland

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.

Woodland Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 840 students
19:1Private
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 112 students
19:1Private
Vacaville Adventist School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 21 students
9:1Private
Community Christian Academy
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-7 · 14 students
14:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Woodland

  • 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 Woodland good?
Woodland's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7/100, which is 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.1% 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 Woodland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Woodland is Spring Lake Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 35.9% 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 Woodland schools compare to the state average?
Woodland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.2 to 60.8, a 39.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Woodland?
Woodland has 13 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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