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Schools in 92407 — San Bernardino, California

92407 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.7 to 60.1, a 37.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.5
22.7 – 60.1
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 92407 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hillside Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 39.7% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92407. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92407 averages 24.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92407 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92407
92407San Bernardino15Developing
39.0/100
92408San Bernardino3Needs Support
19.4/100
-19.6
92405San Bernardino8Developing
33.5/100
-5.6
92404San Bernardino15Developing
34.3/100
-4.7
92410San Bernardino13Developing
35.2/100
-3.8
92411San Bernardino6Developing
32.0/100
-7.0

School archetypes in 92407

2 Growth Engine2 On the Rise1 Solid Base1 Culture First9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92407 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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 92407

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Solid Base
39.7%Solid
60/100
2Kimbark Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Growth Engine
28.5%Solid
52/100
3Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino City Unified Culture First
25.4%Solid
51/100
4North Verdemont Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Growth Engine
22.7%Solid
51/100
5Cajon High
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
49/100
6Palm Avenue Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Developing
48/100
7North Park Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
46/100
8Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
15.2%Developing
40/100
9Muscoy Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
33/100
10Kendall Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
31/100
11Vermont Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
31/100
12Shandin Hills Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
25/100
13Bob Holcomb Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
23/100
14Cesar E. Chavez Middle
San Bernardino City Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Needs Support
23/100
15Newmark Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified On the Rise
4.7%Needs Support
23/100

Schools in 92407 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 92407

  • 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 San Bernardino good?
San Bernardino's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.0/100, which is 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.2% 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 San Bernardino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Bernardino is Hillside Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 39.7% 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 San Bernardino schools compare to the state average?
San Bernardino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 17.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.7 to 60.1, a 37.5-point spread.
How many schools are in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has 15 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.