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Schools in 92307 — Apple Valley, California

92307 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.1 — 15.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.3 to 46.1, a 32.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
28.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.9
13.3 – 46.1
Avg Exceeded %
6.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92307 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Granite Hills High with a Scope Score of 46 and 8.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92307. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92307 averages 34.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92307 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92307
92307Apple Valley6Needs Support
28.1/100
92308Apple Valley7Developing
30.4/100
+2.3
92309Baker3Needs Support
23.9/100
-4.2
92311Barstow4Needs Support
20.3/100
-7.8
92301Adelanto9Needs Support
22.0/100
-6.1
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
40.2/100
+12.1

School archetypes in 92307

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92307 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

All schools in 92307

#SchoolExceededScore
1Granite Hills High
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
46/100
2Yucca Loma Elementary
Apple Valley Unified On the Rise
9.0%Developing
31/100
3Sycamore Rocks Elementary
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
29/100
4Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
26/100
5Phoenix Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
24/100
6Rancho Verde Elementary
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.9%Needs Support
13/100

Schools in 92307 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 92307

  • 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 Apple Valley good?
Apple Valley's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.1/100, which is 15.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.4% 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 Apple Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Apple Valley is Granite Hills High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 8.9% 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 Apple Valley schools compare to the state average?
Apple Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 13.3 to 46.1, a 32.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley has 6 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.