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Elementary Schools in Sylmar, California

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 42.2/100

Sylmar, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.2/100 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet at 65/100, where 19.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sylmar schools average 15.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.5
27.4 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Sylmar schools compare

Sylmar's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.2 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.4 to 64.8, a 37.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet with a Scope Score of 65 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Sylmar averages 27.3%, 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 Sylmar ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
65Los Angeles19.1%54.0%26.6%0.8%
2Sylmar Charter High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
54Los Angeles11.6%35.0%27.7%0.9%
3Harding Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles23.0%42.2%18.9%0.1%
4Sylmar Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles17.4%42.3%15.7%0.3%
5Dyer Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
43Los Angeles20.5%41.7%23.9%0.6%
6El Dorado Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles19.0%34.7%26.3%0.2%
7Osceola Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles19.6%43.1%29.2%0.2%
8Olive Vista Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles15.0%34.2%24.2%0.4%
9Hubbard Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles15.1%37.3%23.9%0.1%
10Herrick Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.3%30.1%23.3%1.2%
11Sylmar Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
32Los Angeles12.8%33.3%25.5%0.1%
12Evergreen Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles2.2%10.6%62.2%1.6%

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 Sylmar

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.

St. Didacus School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 236 students
23:1Private
Sunland Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 97 students
3:1Private
Poverello of Assisi Preschool
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K · 53 students
33:1Private
Park Montessori Children'S Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-K · 6 students
10:1Private
Our Lady of Victory
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 6 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sylmar

  • 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 Sylmar good?
Sylmar's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.2/100, which is 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 Sylmar?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sylmar is Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 19.1% 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 Sylmar schools compare to the state average?
Sylmar elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.6 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.4 to 64.8, a 37.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sylmar?
Sylmar has 12 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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