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Elementary Schools in California City, California: California City schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

Below Average2024–25 data1 schools · avg 20.6/100

California City, California has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 20.6/100 — 23.1 points below the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hacienda Elementary at 21/100, where 4.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. California City schools average 4.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 45.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
20.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
0.0
20.6 – 20.6
Avg Exceeded %
4.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
45.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
1
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary1Needs Support
20.6/100
4.5%-23.1
High1Needs Support
24.9/100
7.9%-22.6
Middle1Needs Support
14.6/100
2.5%-25.9

How California City schools compare

California City has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 20.6/100 — 23.1 points below the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Hacienda Elementary with a Scope Score of 21 and 4.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. California City schools average 17.6% meeting standard but only 4.5% exceeding it. One plausible read: these schools pace toward proficiency rather than past it. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.

Chronic absenteeism in California City averages 45.2% — above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

For the data nerds

Every school in California City

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1California City High
Mojave Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
25/100
2Hacienda Elementary
Mojave Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
21/100
3California City Middle
Mojave Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about California City

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 California City good?
California City's 1 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 20.6/100, which is 23.1 points below the state average. 4.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in California City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in California City is Hacienda Elementary with a Scope Score of 21/100 and 4.5% 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 California City schools compare to the state average?
California City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 20.6/100 — 23.1 points below the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 4.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 45.2% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in California City?
California City has 1 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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