Huntington Beach City Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 64.5/100 — 20.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary at 73/100, where 52.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,922 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 65.6 | 6 | 44.6% | 7.3% |
| Middle | 61.2 | 2 | 35.3% | 13.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Huntington Beach City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Huntington Beach City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 65.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 17.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, 9.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Ralph E. Hawes Elementary leads the district at 73 with 52.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Huntington Beach City Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Huntington Beach City 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
Huntington Beach City Elementary spends $12,922 per student in current expenditures — $1,892 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 (6)
Huntington Beach City Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.6 — 21.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 52.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary High Ceiling | 73 | 52.4% | 78.5% | +6.9pp | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Huntington Seacliff Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine | 71 | 49.4% | 74.1% | +8.0pp | 6.2% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Building Momentum | 66 | 42.4% | 68.8% | -8.4pp | 11.3% | 0.4% |
| 4 | S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 66 | 42.7% | 73.0% | -1.9pp | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| 5 | John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Solid Base | 63 | 46.0% | 75.2% | -23.5pp | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| 6 | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine | 55 | 34.7% | 58.6% | +7.0pp | 8.6% | 0.3% |
Middle Schools (2)
Huntington Beach City Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2 — 20.7 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Isaac L. Sowers Middle with a Scope Score of 66 and 37.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 66 | 37.7% | 68.4% | +0.4pp | 11.6% | 2.8% |
| 2 | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Building Momentum | 57 | 32.9% | 63.3% | -8.5pp | 15.5% | 3.5% |
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 Huntington Beach City 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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