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Elementary Schools in Mountain House, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 72.8/100

Mountain House, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.8/100 — 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Julius Cordes Elementary at 89/100, where 66.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Mountain House schools average 48.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
55.8 – 88.8
Avg Exceeded %
48.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Mountain House schools compare

Mountain House's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.8 — 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.8 to 88.8, a 33.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Julius Cordes Elementary with a Scope Score of 89 and 66.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Mountain House schools average 48.0% 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 Mountain House averages 7.8%, 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 Mountain House

4 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Mountain House ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Julius Cordes Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
89San Joaquin66.0%85.1%3.4%0.5%
2Hansen Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
84San Joaquin57.1%78.7%6.4%0.9%
3Mountain House High
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
80San Joaquin47.5%73.7%9.7%3.3%
4Evelyn Costa Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
78San Joaquin51.5%77.6%8.6%1.4%
5Bethany Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
69San Joaquin45.8%69.1%5.9%0.7%
6Sebastian Questa Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
64San Joaquin41.5%68.8%7.9%1.6%
7Altamont Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
62San Joaquin37.5%65.7%11.2%1.8%
8Wicklund Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Building Momentum
56San Joaquin36.8%60.8%9.4%4.0%

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 Mountain House

  • 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 Mountain House good?
Mountain House's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.8/100, which is 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.0% 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 Mountain House?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mountain House is Julius Cordes Elementary with a Scope Score of 89/100 and 66.0% 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 Mountain House schools compare to the state average?
Mountain House elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (29.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 55.8 to 88.8, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Mountain House?
Mountain House 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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