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Elementary Schools in Delano, California

Near Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 48.0/100

Delano, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.0/100 — 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cesar E. Chavez High at 61/100, where 25.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Delano schools average 17.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.2% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.4
29.6 – 60.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Delano schools compare

Delano's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0 — 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.6 to 60.9, a 31.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Cesar E. Chavez High with a Scope Score of 61 and 25.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Delano averages 12.2%, which is above 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 Delano

10 Culture First2 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Delano ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cesar E. Chavez High
Delano Joint Union High Strong All-Around
25.7%Solid
61/100
2Delano High
Delano Joint Union High Building Momentum
19.2%Solid
59/100
3Columbine Elementary
Columbine Elementary Strong All-Around
29.2%Solid
58/100
4Robert F. Kennedy High
Delano Joint Union High Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
56/100
5La Vina Middle
Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum
23.3%Solid
53/100
6Harvest Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
25.3%Solid
52/100
7Nueva Vista Language Academy
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
21.2%Developing
50/100
8Almond Tree Middle
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
19.4%Developing
49/100
9Morningside
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
21.8%Developing
49/100
10Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
17.1%Developing
48/100
11Fremont Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
10.2%Developing
45/100
12Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
10.7%Developing
44/100
13Albany Park Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
12.6%Developing
43/100
14Pioneer
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
16.2%Developing
42/100
15Princeton Street Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
40/100
16Terrace Elementary
Delano Union Elementary Culture First
14.7%Developing
38/100
17Valley High
Delano Joint Union High Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
30/100

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 Delano

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.

Sequoia Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-7 · 7 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Delano

  • 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 Delano good?
Delano's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0/100, which is 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.9% 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 Delano?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Delano is Cesar E. Chavez High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 25.7% 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 Delano schools compare to the state average?
Delano elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 17.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.6 to 60.9, a 31.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Delano?
Delano has 17 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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