Elementary Schools in San Fernando, California
San Fernando, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.7/100 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice at 59/100, where 10.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Fernando schools average 11.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How San Fernando schools compare
San Fernando's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.8 to 58.6, a 32.9-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice with a Scope Score of 59 and 10.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in San Fernando averages 26.8%, 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 San Fernando ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Los Angeles | 10.0% | 35.4% | 28.9% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts/Theatre/En Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Los Angeles | 16.9% | 43.0% | 27.0% | 0.7% |
| 3 | San Fernando Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 12.6% | 33.4% | 32.8% | 0.6% |
| 4 | O'Melveny Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 50 | Los Angeles | 27.6% | 51.0% | 21.7% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Technology Prep Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Los Angeles | 10.7% | 33.0% | 29.8% | 0.8% |
| 6 | Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Los Angeles | 16.1% | 44.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| 7 | Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Academy of Scie Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 44 | Los Angeles | 8.4% | 27.9% | 29.3% | 0.6% |
| 8 | San Fernando Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 14.6% | 34.4% | 17.8% | 0.1% |
| 9 | Morningside Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 35 | Los Angeles | 13.6% | 29.9% | 17.6% | 0.1% |
| 10 | Mission Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 31 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 6.3% | 57.2% | 2.0% |
| 11 | San Fernando Institute of Applied Media Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 5.9% | 23.3% | 18.8% | 0.8% |
| 12 | San Fernando Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26 | Los Angeles | 7.1% | 22.3% | 22.2% | 0.5% |
| 13 | Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26 | Los Angeles | 8.0% | 23.5% | 28.3% | 0.1% |
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 San Fernando
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Fernando
- 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
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