Central Elementary
Central Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.4/100 — 4.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Valle Vista Elementary at 52/100, where 21.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,256 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.7%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.1/100 | 4 | 15.9% | 19.3% |
| Middle | Developing 40.1/100 | 2 | 17.9% | 20.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Central Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Central Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 25.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.7%, 1.6pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Valle Vista Elementary leads the district at 52 with 21.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Central Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Central Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) 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
Central Elementary spends $12,256 per student in current expenditures — $2,559 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 (4)
Central Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Valle Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 21.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valle Vista Elementary Central Elementary Growth Engine | 21.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Dona Merced Elementary Central Elementary Building Momentum | 18.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Central Elementary Central Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Bear Gulch Elementary Central Elementary On the Rise | 9.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Central Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.1 — 0.4 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Ruth Musser Middle with a Scope Score of 42 and 20.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth Musser Middle Central Elementary On the Rise | 20.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 2 | Cucamonga Middle Central Elementary Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 38/100 |
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 Central 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