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Elementary Schools in Escalon, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 39.5/100

Escalon, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.5/100 — 4.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Escalon High at 57/100, where 16.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Escalon schools average 11.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
24.3 – 56.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Escalon schools compare

Escalon's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.3 to 56.5, a 32.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 57 and 16.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Escalon averages 19.3%, 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 Escalon

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Escalon ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Escalon High
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
57San Joaquin16.1%41.8%17.8%5.9%
2Van Allen Elementary
Escalon Unified Culture First
47San Joaquin16.8%46.8%7.8%0.7%
3Dent Elementary
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
36San Joaquin13.5%36.5%12.0%2.9%
4El Portal Middle
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
33San Joaquin10.3%29.5%16.8%9.9%
5Vista High (Continuation)
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
24San Joaquin0.0%22.7%42.3%16.0%

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 Escalon

  • 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 Escalon good?
Escalon's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.5/100, which is 4.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Escalon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Escalon is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 16.1% 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 Escalon schools compare to the state average?
Escalon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.3 to 56.5, a 32.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Escalon?
Escalon has 5 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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