Elementary Schools in Alta Loma, California: Alta Loma schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Alta Loma, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.5/100 — 16.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary at 71/100, where 49.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alta Loma schools average 36.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | Solid 60.5/100 | 36.2% | +16.7 |
| High | 1 | Solid 59.9/100 | 23.0% | +12.4 |
| Middle | 2 | Solid 52.0/100 | 27.2% | +11.5 |
How Alta Loma schools compare
Alta Loma has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.5/100 — 16.7 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 49.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Alta Loma schools average 36.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.
Chronic absenteeism in Alta Loma averages 8.3% — below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Alta Loma
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Every school in Alta Loma
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 49.5% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Floyd M. Stork Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.3% | Solid 70/100 |
| 3 | Banyan Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.8% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Caryn Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 5 | Alta Loma High Chaffey Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Deer Canyon Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 35.4% | Solid 60/100 |
| 7 | Victoria Groves Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 8 | Jasper Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 32.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 9 | Carnelian Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 32.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 10 | Hermosa Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 30.8% | Solid 54/100 |
| 11 | Vineyard Junior High Alta Loma Elementary Building Momentum | 28.7% | Solid 53/100 |
| 12 | Alta Loma Junior High Alta Loma Elementary Building Momentum | 25.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 13 | Alta Loma Elementary Alta Loma Elementary Culture First | 20.4% | Developing 49/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Alta Loma
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology