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Schools in 92301 — Adelanto, California

92301 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 22.0 — 21.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.0 to 31.9, a 18.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
22.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.9
13.0 – 31.9
Avg Exceeded %
4.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 92301 schools perform

The top-ranked school is George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middl with a Scope Score of 32 and 8.8% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92301 average 15.3% meeting standard but only 4.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92301 averages 34.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92301 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92301
92301Adelanto9Needs Support
22.0/100
92307Apple Valley6Needs Support
28.1/100
+6.1
92308Apple Valley7Developing
30.4/100
+8.4
92309Baker3Needs Support
23.9/100
+1.9
92311Barstow4Needs Support
20.3/100
-1.7

School archetypes in 92301

2 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92301 are classified as On the Rise (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

All schools in 92301

#SchoolExceededScore
1George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middl
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
32/100
2Eagle Ranch Elementary
Adelanto Elementary On the Rise
5.4%Needs Support
27/100
3Victoria Magathan Elementary
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
3.9%Needs Support
24/100
4Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
3.3%Needs Support
24/100
5Westside Park Elementary
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
3.5%Needs Support
23/100
6El Mirage
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
3.8%Needs Support
21/100
7Theodore Vick Elementary
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
19/100
8Adelanto Elementary
Adelanto Elementary Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
17/100
9Columbia Middle
Adelanto Elementary On the Rise
1.9%Needs Support
13/100

Schools in 92301 on the map

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 92301

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Adelanto good?
Adelanto's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 22.0/100, which is 21.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Adelanto?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Adelanto is George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middl with a Scope Score of 32/100 and 8.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Adelanto schools compare to the state average?
Adelanto elementary schools average a Scope Score of 22.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 13.0 to 31.9, a 18.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Adelanto?
Adelanto has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.