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Schools in 92329 — Phelan, California

92329 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.9 — 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.8 to 47.3, a 27.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
27.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.5
19.8 – 47.3
Avg Exceeded %
6.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
37.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92329 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Serrano High with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.4% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92329 average 21.8% meeting standard but only 6.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 13.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92329. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92329 averages 37.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92329 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92329
92329Phelan4Needs Support
27.9/100
92324Colton12Developing
31.8/100
+3.9
92335Fontana19Developing
33.6/100
+5.8
92336Fontana22Developing
42.9/100
+15.1
92337Fontana10Developing
40.2/100
+12.3

All schools in 92329

#SchoolExceededScore
1Serrano High
Snowline Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
47/100
2Baldy Mesa Elementary
Snowline Joint Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
22/100
3Chaparral High
Snowline Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
4Pinon Mesa Middle
Snowline Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
20/100

Schools in 92329 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 92329

  • 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 Phelan good?
Phelan's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9/100, which is 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.0% 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 Phelan?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Phelan is Serrano High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 11.4% 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 Phelan schools compare to the state average?
Phelan elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 37.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.8 to 47.3, a 27.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Phelan?
Phelan has 4 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.