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Elementary Schools in Yucaipa, California

Below Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 36.9/100

Yucaipa, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.9/100 — 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) at 57/100, where 28.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Yucaipa schools average 12.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.7
18.8 – 57.5
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Yucaipa schools compare

Yucaipa's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.9 — 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.8 to 57.5, a 38.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) with a Scope Score of 57 and 28.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Yucaipa averages 29.3%, 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 Yucaipa

1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Yucaipa ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Culture First
28.7%Solid
57/100
2Yucaipa High
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Solid
57/100
3Ridgeview Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
45/100
4Chapman Heights Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
21.0%Developing
44/100
5Wildwood Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
43/100
6Valley Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
34/100
7Park View Middle
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Developing
33/100
8Dunlap Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Needs Support
27/100
9Calimesa Elementary
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
24/100
10Green Valley High
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
22/100
11Oak View High School & Education Center
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
19/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Yucaipa

  • 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 Yucaipa good?
Yucaipa's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.9/100, which is 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.6% 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 Yucaipa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Yucaipa is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 28.7% 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 Yucaipa schools compare to the state average?
Yucaipa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.8 to 57.5, a 38.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Yucaipa?
Yucaipa has 11 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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