Hollister
Hollister has 10 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 37.6/100 — 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Accelerated Achievement Academy at 80/100, where 48.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,872 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 34.4/100 | 7 | 12.4% | 19.8% |
| Middle | Developing 44.9/100 | 3 | 20.1% | 17.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hollister, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hollister's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 60.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, 0.9pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Accelerated Achievement Academy leads the district at 80 with 48.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hollister
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Hollister are classified as Growth Engine or 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hollister spends $13,872 per student in current expenditures — $943 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 (7)
Hollister has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.4 — 9.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Sunnyslope Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 19.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister Growth Engine | 19.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister On the Rise | 12.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Rancho Santana Hollister Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Hollister Dual Language Academy Hollister Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Calaveras Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 9.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 7 | R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Hollister has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.9 — 4.5 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 3 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Accelerated Achievement Academy with a Scope Score of 80 and 48.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerated Achievement Academy Hollister Building Momentum | 48.2% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Rancho San Justo Hollister Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 3 | Maze Middle Hollister Building Momentum | 5.4% | 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 Hollister
- 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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