Hesperia Unified
Hesperia Unified has 21 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 30.2/100 — 13.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oak Hills High at 50/100, where 12.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,592 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 36.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 27.4 | 16 | 8.2% | 32.5% |
| High | 39.2 | 5 | 6.8% | 49.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hesperia Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hesperia Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 34.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 36.5%, 18.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Oak Hills High leads the district at 50 with 12.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hesperia Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Hesperia Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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
Hesperia Unified spends $12,592 per student in current expenditures — $2,222 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 (16)
Hesperia Unified has 16 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.4 — 16.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology with a Scope Score of 46 and 26.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 46 | 26.3% | 51.6% | -19.7pp | 18.1% | 0.9% |
| 2 | Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia Unified On the Rise | 38 | 19.4% | 39.8% | +5.7pp | 32.3% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Shadow Ridge Hesperia Unified On the Rise | 36 | 5.1% | 19.1% | +21.6pp | 20.2% | 0.6% |
| 4 | Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 30 | 8.5% | 29.1% | -8.2pp | 20.1% | 0.6% |
| 5 | Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 10.4% | 29.7% | -16.3pp | 25.7% | 1.5% |
| 6 | Kingston Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 28 | 7.1% | 22.3% | -1.7pp | 30.2% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Maple Elementary Hesperia Unified On the Rise | 27 | 8.6% | 23.6% | +8.0pp | 35.1% | 2.1% |
| 8 | Carmel Elementary Hesperia Unified On the Rise | 27 | 7.0% | 23.0% | +4.1pp | 30.5% | 0.5% |
| 9 | Hollyvale Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 4.5% | 16.2% | +0.5pp | 36.5% | 0.7% |
| 10 | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 5.0% | 16.7% | -3.8pp | 36.9% | 1.5% |
| 11 | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 6.0% | 18.8% | -4.6pp | 34.3% | 2.4% |
| 12 | Eucalyptus Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 7.2% | 21.5% | -13.5pp | 38.0% | 2.0% |
| 13 | Mesa Grande Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 5.2% | 17.6% | +1.5pp | 39.7% | 1.8% |
| 14 | Juniper Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 20 | 5.7% | 20.6% | -9.5pp | 37.4% | 1.5% |
| 15 | Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 2.5% | 11.2% | -4.7pp | 37.8% | 0.8% |
| 16 | Lime Street Elementary Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 16 | 3.4% | 13.7% | -1.1pp | 47.5% | 1.9% |
High Schools (5)
Hesperia Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.2 — 8.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Oak Hills High with a Scope Score of 50 and 12.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Hills High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 50 | 12.1% | 37.2% | 37.5% | 5.1% |
| 2 | Sultana High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 49 | 11.0% | 32.3% | 28.1% | 5.6% |
| 3 | Hesperia High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 48 | 11.1% | 35.2% | 40.6% | 5.9% |
| 4 | Mojave High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 25 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 68.2% | 10.9% |
| 5 | Canyon Ridge High Hesperia Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 0.0% | 3.6% | 72.6% | 18.4% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hesperia Unified
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- 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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