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Elementary Schools in Gustine, California

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 33.2/100

Gustine, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.2/100 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gustine High at 52/100, where 11.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Gustine schools average 7.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.4
19.5 – 52.0
Avg Exceeded %
7.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Gustine schools compare

Gustine's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.5 to 52.0, a 32.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Gustine High with a Scope Score of 52 and 11.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Gustine averages 26.7%, which is below 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%)

Schools in Gustine ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gustine High
Gustine Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Solid
52/100
2Gustine Elementary
Gustine Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
28/100
3Gustine Middle
Gustine Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
20/100

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 Gustine

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.

Our Lady of Miracles
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 95 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Gustine

  • 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 Gustine good?
Gustine's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.5% 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 Gustine?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Gustine is Gustine High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 11.0% 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 Gustine schools compare to the state average?
Gustine elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.5 to 52.0, a 32.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Gustine?
Gustine has 3 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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