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Schools in 92308 — Apple Valley, California

92308 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.4 — 13.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.6 to 50.8, a 34.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
30.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.2
16.6 – 50.8
Avg Exceeded %
8.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92308 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Apple Valley High with a Scope Score of 51 and 9.4% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92308. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92308 averages 29.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92308 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92308
92308Apple Valley7Developing
30.4/100
92307Apple Valley6Needs Support
28.1/100
-2.3
92309Baker3Needs Support
23.9/100
-6.5
92311Barstow4Needs Support
20.3/100
-10.1
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
40.2/100
+9.8
92301Adelanto9Needs Support
22.0/100
-8.4

All schools in 92308

#SchoolExceededScore
1Apple Valley High
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Solid
51/100
2Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
35/100
3Vanguard Preparatory
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
33/100
4Sitting Bull Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
31/100
5Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
29/100
6Mariana Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
18/100
7Sandia Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
17/100

Schools in 92308 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 92308

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.4/100, which is 13.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.8% 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 Apple Valley High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 9.4% 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 30.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.6 to 50.8, a 34.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley has 7 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.