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Elementary Schools in Loomis, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 63.6/100

Loomis, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.6/100 — 19.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Loomis Basin Charter at 72/100, where 45.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Loomis schools average 35.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.5
57.4 – 71.9
Avg Exceeded %
35.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Loomis schools compare

Loomis's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.6 — 19.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 57.4 to 71.9, a 14.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72 and 45.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Loomis schools average 35.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Loomis averages 7.4%, 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 Loomis

5 Strong All-Around1 Culture First

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

Schools in Loomis ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Loomis Basin Charter
Loomis Union Elementary Strong All-Around
45.4%Strong
72/100
2Placer Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Strong All-Around
41.3%Strong
72/100
3Del Oro High
Placer Union High Strong All-Around
29.9%Solid
64/100
4Loomis Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Strong All-Around
34.8%Solid
58/100
5Franklin Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Strong All-Around
35.0%Solid
58/100
6H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Culture First
25.9%Solid
57/100

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 Loomis

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.

Loomis Gateway Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 39 students
4:1Private
Sierra Foothills Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 38 students
8:1Private
United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 35 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Loomis

  • 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 Loomis good?
Loomis's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.6/100, which is 19.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.4% 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 Loomis?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Loomis is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 45.4% 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 Loomis schools compare to the state average?
Loomis elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (19.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 57.4 to 71.9, a 14.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Loomis?
Loomis has 6 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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