Adelanto Elementary
Adelanto Elementary has 14 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 23.9/100 — 19.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gus Franklin Jr. at 46/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,491 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 24.5 | 11 | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| Middle | 21.6 | 3 | 5.1% | 39.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Adelanto Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Adelanto Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 24.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 32.1%, 13.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Gus Franklin Jr. leads the district at 46 with 17.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Adelanto Elementary
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Adelanto Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Adelanto Elementary spends $14,491 per student in current expenditures — $323 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (11)
Adelanto Elementary has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.5 — 19.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Gus Franklin Jr. with a Scope Score of 46 and 17.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Franklin Jr. Adelanto Elementary Growth Engine | 46 | 17.1% | 44.6% | +6.1pp | 10.0% | 3.1% |
| 2 | George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middl Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 32 | 8.8% | 25.5% | -6.8pp | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| 3 | Eagle Ranch Elementary Adelanto Elementary On the Rise | 27 | 5.4% | 17.0% | +11.7pp | 37.5% | 4.2% |
| 4 | Victoria Magathan Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | 3.9% | 16.3% | +1.0pp | 25.2% | 2.4% |
| 5 | Donald F. Bradach Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | 3.3% | 16.3% | +2.9pp | 35.2% | 2.3% |
| 6 | Westside Park Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 23 | 3.5% | 15.5% | -10.8pp | 40.1% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Morgan Kincaid Preparatory Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 22 | 5.0% | 21.3% | -3.2pp | 28.9% | 3.6% |
| 8 | El Mirage Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 21 | 3.8% | 7.7% | -2.6pp | 27.0% | 6.3% |
| 9 | Theodore Vick Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 19 | 5.6% | 19.2% | -9.6pp | 35.9% | 3.1% |
| 10 | West Creek Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 17 | 2.5% | 11.7% | +2.3pp | 38.7% | 6.4% |
| 11 | Adelanto Elementary Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 17 | 2.4% | 8.5% | -5.6pp | 42.9% | 2.2% |
Middle Schools (3)
Adelanto Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.6 — 18.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Melva Davis Academy of Excellence with a Scope Score of 38 and 11.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum | 38 | 11.7% | 33.1% | +0.1pp | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| 2 | Mesa Linda Middle Adelanto Elementary On the Rise | 14 | 1.7% | 9.7% | +3.8pp | 46.6% | 33.4% |
| 3 | Columbia Middle Adelanto Elementary On the Rise | 13 | 1.9% | 11.4% | +10.0pp | 55.1% | 22.2% |
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 Adelanto Elementary
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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