Etiwanda Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary has 17 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 63.8/100 — 20.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John L. Golden Elementary at 81/100, where 62.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,625 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 64.0/100 | 13 | 40.2% | 10.2% |
| Middle | Solid 63.2/100 | 4 | 35.7% | 10.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Etiwanda Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Etiwanda Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 64.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.2%, 7.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: John L. Golden Elementary leads the district at 81 with 62.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Etiwanda Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Etiwanda Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Etiwanda Elementary spends $11,625 per student in current expenditures — $3,189 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 (13)
Etiwanda Elementary has 13 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.0 — 20.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 13 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -5.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is John L. Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 62.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda Elementary High Ceiling | 62.4% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 49.5% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Grapeland Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 45.4% | Solid 68/100 |
| 4 | East Heritage Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 40.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Etiwanda Colony Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 40.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 6 | Falcon Ridge Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 40.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 7 | Caryn Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 41.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 8 | David W. Long Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 35.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 9 | Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 36.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 10 | Terra Vista Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 40.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 11 | Perdew Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Culture First | 32.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 12 | West Heritage Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Building Momentum | 28.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 13 | Windrows Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Culture First | 29.9% | Solid 53/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
Etiwanda Elementary has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.2 — 22.7 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 4 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +4.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Day Creek Intermediate with a Scope Score of 78 and 53.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Creek Intermediate Etiwanda Elementary High Ceiling | 53.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Summit Intermediate Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 32.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Etiwanda Intermediate Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine | 29.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Heritage Intermediate Etiwanda Elementary Growth Engine | 27.0% | Solid 56/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Etiwanda 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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