Elementary Schools in McKinleyville, California
McKinleyville, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is McKinleyville High at 54/100, where 12.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. McKinleyville schools average 13.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How McKinleyville schools compare
McKinleyville's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.1 to 54.4, a 30.3-point spread.
The top-ranked school is McKinleyville High with a Scope Score of 54 and 12.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in McKinleyville averages 25.7%, 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 McKinleyville ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKinleyville High Northern Humboldt Union High Building Momentum | 12.0% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Fieldbrook Elementary Fieldbrook Elementary Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Morris Elementary McKinleyville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | McKinleyville Middle McKinleyville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about McKinleyville
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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