Elementary Schools in Helendale, California: Helendale schools average near the state. The 0.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Helendale, California has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — within 1.0 points of the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Helendale Elementary at 38/100, where 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Helendale schools average 13.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.5% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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The overview describes elementary schools. The lists below separate elementary, middle and high schools, so each school’s standing stays within its own comparison group. Open a profile to see the underlying results, student support and questions to ask on a visit.
Every school in Helendale
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed
Elementary Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helendale Elementary Helendale Elementary | 13.8% | 56th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independence Charter Academy Helendale Elementary | 0.0% | 7th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 18/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale Elementary | 11.3% | 51st percentile · SolidScope Score 53/100 |
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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.
Elementary school archetypes in Helendale
Hidden gems: 1 school in Helendale is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
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