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Elementary Schools in Ceres, California

Near Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 39.1/100

Ceres, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Whitmore Charter High at 58/100, where 7.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ceres schools average 10.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.8
15.6 – 58.4
Avg Exceeded %
10.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Ceres schools compare

Ceres's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.6 to 58.4, a 42.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Whitmore Charter High with a Scope Score of 58 and 7.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ceres averages 18.3%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Ceres

5 Culture First10 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Ceres ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Whitmore Charter High
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Solid
58/100
2Central Valley High
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Solid
56/100
3Ceres High
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Solid
53/100
4La Rosa Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Solid
51/100
5Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Ceres Unified Culture First
14.5%Developing
43/100
6Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
43/100
7Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology
Ceres Unified Culture First
15.2%Developing
39/100
8Sinclear Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
37/100
9Carroll Fowler Elementary
Ceres Unified Culture First
10.7%Developing
36/100
10Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
36/100
11Caswell Elementary
Ceres Unified Culture First
7.4%Developing
35/100
12Lucas Elementary
Ceres Unified Culture First
8.4%Developing
32/100
13Don Pedro Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
29/100
14Argus High (Continuation)
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100
15Walter White Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
16/100

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.

Private Schools in Ceres

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Ceres Christian Preschool
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-TK · 42 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ceres

  • 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 Ceres good?
Ceres's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1/100, which is 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.9% 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 Ceres?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ceres is Whitmore Charter High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 7.7% 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 Ceres schools compare to the state average?
Ceres elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 15.6 to 58.4, a 42.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Ceres?
Ceres 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.

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