Winton
Winton has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 42.8/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Frank Sparkes Elementary at 55/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,961 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.4/100 | 3 | 20.6% | 15.2% |
| Middle | Developing 41.1/100 | 1 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Winton, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Winton's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, 3.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Frank Sparkes Elementary leads the district at 55 with 31.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Winton
Hidden gems: 1 school in Winton is classified as 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
Winton spends $13,961 per student in current expenditures — $854 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 (3)
Winton has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.4 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -8.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Frank Sparkes Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton Building Momentum | 31.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton Culture First | 15.3% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Winfield Elementary Winton Building Momentum | 15.0% | Developing 33/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Winton has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.1 — 0.6 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Winton Middle with a Scope Score of 41 and 14.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winton Middle Winton On the Rise | 14.1% | Developing 41/100 |
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 Winton
- 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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