School Profile · Delano
Wonderful College Prep Academy: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Wonderful College Prep Academy posts 37% meeting the standard and 14.5% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
2070 Veneto Street, 93215 (opens in new tab)·Kern County Office of Education·Delano·Grades K-12·1,845 students·84% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(661) 721-2887·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
35
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #3,604 statewide · #4 of 6 in Kern County Office of Education
Wonderful College Prep Academy scores 35 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 37th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “37% proficient” and call it done. Wonderful College Prep Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Delano, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Wonderful College Prep Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
21%
22%
57%
Grade 3 · 43% proficient
19%
24%
57%
Grade 4 · 43% proficient
16%
27%
57%
Grade 5 · 43% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 4.8pp across grades; the proficiency floor barely moves. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
14.5%
State 21.3%
6.9pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
36.9%
State 42.7%
5.7pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-6.3pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
17.6%
State 17.9%
0.3pp below state avg
Suspension rate
6.8%
State 1.6%
5.2pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Elementary
Wonderful College Prep Ac…
35
This school
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Middle
Valley Oaks Charter
37
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Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 52
Columbine Elementary
Columbine Elementary · 2.1 mi
Solid
58/100
Harvest Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 1.1 mi
Solid
51/100
Morningside
Delano Union Elementary · 0.8 mi
Developing
48/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 47
La Vina Middle
Delano Union Elementary · 0.9 mi
Solid
51/100
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Delano Union Elementary · 1.6 mi
Developing
43/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic92.7%
White2.4%
Asian0.9%
Black0.4%
Other3.5%
GenderFemale 51.8%Male 48.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 84.3% (21pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,845
645 above CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$80,421
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$58,281 – $108,577
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Wonderful College Prep Academy in Delano, 44.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 17.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Wonderful College Prep Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 26.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (24.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.4 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 862 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−43.4pp
5.0% vs 48.4% overall · n=39
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−18.0pp
0.9% vs 18.9% overall · n=243
Math · Disabilities−27.1pp
0.0% vs 27.1% overall · n=39
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−11.4pp
0.0% vs 11.4% overall · n=39
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income864 tested
ELA 44.8%·Math 24.7%· +26.9pp vs district
Hispanic934 tested
ELA 46.7%·Math 25.0%· +24.6pp vs district
English Learner259 tested
ELA 15.6%·Math 9.3%· +15.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 1.5pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +1.3pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$66K
$19K below CA median
Median Home Value
$303K
$356K below CA median
Bachelor's+
7%
28pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.1 years avg experience
90 teachers · 3% first-year · 12% second-year
Teacher Credentials
84% fully credentialed
3.0% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
14.5%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 43th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
36.9%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 46th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-6.3pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 54th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
17.6%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 50th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
6.8%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 7th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 127 | 21% | 22% | 24% | 32% | 43% | −0 |
| Grade 4 | 149 | 19% | 24% | 19% | 37% | 44% | −1 |
| Grade 5 | 146 | 16% | 27% | 20% | 36% | 44% | −4 |
| Grade 6 | 149 | 15% | 34% | 34% | 18% | 48% | +2 |
| Grade 7 | 145 | 12% | 28% | 31% | 30% | 39% | −8 |
| Grade 8 | 143 | 10% | 34% | 24% | 32% | 43% | −3 |
| Grade 11 | 138 | 39% | 38% | 16% | 7% | 77% | +30 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 127 | 18% | 22% | 13% | 46% | 40% | −6 |
| Grade 4 | 149 | 5% | 19% | 40% | 36% | 23% | −18 |
| Grade 5 | 148 | 7% | 20% | 36% | 37% | 27% | −8 |
| Grade 6 | 149 | 13% | 12% | 32% | 42% | 26% | −10 |
| Grade 7 | 145 | 10% | 16% | 26% | 48% | 26% | −8 |
| Grade 8 | 142 | 8% | 7% | 27% | 58% | 15% | −17 |
| Grade 11 | 138 | 18% | 14% | 33% | 36% | 32% | +9 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 564 | 3% | 18% | 65% | 14% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 862 | 44.8% | +27 | +7 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 932 | 46.7% | +25 | +8 |
| English Learners | 257 | 15.6% | +16 | +5 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful College Prep Academy ← | — | 35 | 14.5% | 36.9% | −6.3 | 6.8% |
| Columbine Elementary | 2.1 mi | 58 | 29.2% | 54.4% | +13.8 | 0.4% |
| Harvest Elementary | 1.1 mi | 51 | 25.3% | 49.7% | −1.8 | 0.9% |
| Morningside | 0.8 mi | 48 | 21.8% | 44.0% | +1.9 | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2650 → #2701 → #2840 → #2625 → #3604
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Wonderful College Prep Academy a good elementary school?
Wonderful College Prep Academy has a Scope Score of 35 out of 100, placing it in the 37th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,604 statewide. 14.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.9 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Wonderful College Prep Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 36.9% of students at Wonderful College Prep Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 14.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 22.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 14.5% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 846 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Wonderful College Prep Academy rank in California?
Wonderful College Prep Academy ranks #3,604 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 37th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Wonderful College Prep Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Wonderful College Prep Academy decreases by 6.3 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Wonderful College Prep Academy?
17.6% of students at Wonderful College Prep Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 6.8%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Wonderful College Prep Academy compare to other schools in Delano?
Wonderful College Prep Academy scores 35/100 (37th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 1,845 students. Use the schools in Delano page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Wonderful College Prep Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Wonderful College Prep Academy in Delano, 44.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 17.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Wonderful College Prep Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 26.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (24.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.4 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 862 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.