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Earlimart Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 27.2/100

Earlimart Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 27.2/100 — 16.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Earlimart Elementary at 30/100, where 7.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,782 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
27.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.5
24.9 – 30.4
Avg Exceeded %
6.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
28.4/100
28.2%14.5%
MiddleNeeds Support
24.9/100
13.8%22.1%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Earlimart Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
28.4
avg score · 2 schools
Earlimart Elementary
Developing
30/100
Alila
Needs Support
26/100
Middle
24.9
avg score · 1 school
Earlimart Middle
Needs Support
25/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Earlimart Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 28.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 5.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.1%, 1.1pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Earlimart Elementary leads the district at 30 with 7.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Earlimart Elementary

2 On the Rise1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Earlimart Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
96.6%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.1%
Black
0.1%
Other
2.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
93%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Earlimart Elementary spends $15,782 per student in current expenditures — $968 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,782
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,581
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 22.6%
$12,876 → $15,782
Spending Efficiency
1.72
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 49%Support 44%Other 7%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$68,921–$123,960
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
91
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (2)

Earlimart Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.4 — 15.4 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Earlimart Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 7.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Earlimart Elementary
Earlimart Elementary Culture First
7.6%Developing
30/100
2Alila
Earlimart Elementary On the Rise
8.7%Needs Support
26/100

Middle Schools (1)

Earlimart Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.9 — 15.6 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +14.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Earlimart Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 3.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Earlimart Middle
Earlimart Elementary On the Rise
3.8%Needs Support
25/100

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 Earlimart 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 Earlimart Elementary a good school district?
Earlimart Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.2/100, which is 16.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.7% 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 Earlimart Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Earlimart Elementary is Earlimart Elementary with a Scope Score of 30/100 and 7.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Earlimart Elementary spend per student?
Earlimart Elementary spends $15,782 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 is the teacher salary range in Earlimart Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Earlimart Elementary range from $68,921–$123,960 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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.