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Beardsley Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 27.3/100

Beardsley Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 27.3/100 — 16.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Beardsley Elementary at 32/100, where 9.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,160 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
27.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.7
22.9 – 31.6
Avg Exceeded %
6.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 8.7 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.6%, 9.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: North Beardsley Elementary leads the district at 32 with 9.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Beardsley Elementary

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Beardsley Elementary is classified as On the Rise — 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

Hispanic
58.9%
White
29.9%
Asian
0.1%
Black
6.6%
Other
4.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
96%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Beardsley Elementary spends $15,160 per student in current expenditures — $345 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,160
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,857
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 49.3%
$10,155 → $15,160
Spending Efficiency
1.80
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 32%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (3)

Beardsley Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.3 — 16.4 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +4.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is North Beardsley Elementary with a Scope Score of 32 and 9.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1North Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
329.7%25.7%-1.5pp29.5%0.7%
2San Lauren Elementary
Beardsley Elementary On the Rise
285.1%21.1%+14.7pp24.1%1.0%
3Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
233.2%15.1%-1.1pp29.1%1.0%

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 Beardsley 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Beardsley Elementary a good school district?
Beardsley Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.3/100, which is 16.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Beardsley Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Beardsley Elementary is North Beardsley Elementary with a Scope Score of 32/100 and 9.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Beardsley Elementary spend per student?
Beardsley Elementary spends $15,160 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.