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Elementary Schools in Kerman, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 38.2/100

Kerman, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kerman High at 51/100, where 15.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Kerman schools average 11.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.4
29.7 – 51.1
Avg Exceeded %
11.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Kerman schools compare

Kerman's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.2 — 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.7 to 51.1, a 21.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Kerman High with a Scope Score of 51 and 15.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Kerman averages 22.4%, 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%)

School archetypes in Kerman

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Kerman ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1Kerman High
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Solid
51/100
2Liberty Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
41/100
3Sun Empire Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
39/100
4Harvest Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
38/100
5Goldenrod Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
37/100
6Kerman-Floyd Elementary
Kerman Unified Culture First
Developing
37/100
7Kerman Unified Online
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
34/100
8Enterprise High
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
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 Kerman

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.

Kerman Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 95 students
19:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Kerman

  • 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 Kerman good?
Kerman's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.2/100, which is 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.7% 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 Kerman?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Kerman is Kerman High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 15.3% 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 Kerman schools compare to the state average?
Kerman elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.7 to 51.1, a 21.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Kerman?
Kerman has 8 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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