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Elementary Schools in Arroyo Grande, California: Arroyo Grande schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 65.0/100

Arroyo Grande, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.0/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Branch Elementary at 90/100, where 57.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Arroyo Grande schools average 40.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.9% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
65.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.3
41.0 – 90.3
Avg Exceeded %
40.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.9%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Solid
65.0/100
40.7%+20.2
High3Developing
39.7/100
12.5%-4.0

How Arroyo Grande schools compare

Arroyo Grande has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.0/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Branch Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Arroyo Grande schools average 40.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Arroyo Grande averages 8.9% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Arroyo Grande

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Arroyo Grande

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Branch Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified High Ceiling
57.6%Strong
90/100
2Ocean View Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified Strong All-Around
35.8%Solid
58/100
3Arroyo Grande High
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
57/100
4Harloe Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
28.8%Developing
47/100
5Pacific View Academy
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
41/100
6Lopez Continuation High
Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Arroyo Grande

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. Patricks Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 243 students
18:1Private
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-10 · 72 students
12:1Private
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 6 students
2:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Arroyo Grande

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Arroyo Grande good?
Arroyo Grande's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.0/100, which is 20.2 points above the state average. 40.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Arroyo Grande?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Arroyo Grande is Branch Elementary with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 57.6% 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 Arroyo Grande schools compare to the state average?
Arroyo Grande elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.0/100 — 20.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 40.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.9% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande has 3 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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