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Elementary Schools in Hesperia, California: 18 schools. Average score 11.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 33.6/100

Hesperia, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy at 65/100, where 35.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hesperia schools average 9.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.1
21.1 – 65.3
Avg Exceeded %
9.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary18Developing
33.6/100
9.9%-11.3
High7Developing
31.6/100
5.6%-12.1

How Hesperia schools compare

Hesperia has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 65 and 35.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hesperia averages 29.6% — above 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 Hesperia

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First16 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hesperia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Hesperia Unified Strong All-Around
35.8%Solid
65/100
2Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Oro Grande Culture First
2.9%Developing
45/100
3Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
26.3%Developing
45/100
4Sultana High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
44/100
5Hesperia High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
44/100
6Shadow Ridge
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Developing
43/100
7Altus Schools Mirus
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
42/100
8Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
41/100
9Maple Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
32/100
10Pathways to College K8
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
32/100
11Kingston Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Developing
32/100
12Carmel Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
32/100
13Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
31/100
14Topaz Preparatory Academy
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Developing
31/100
15Cypress School of the Arts
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
29/100
16Mesa Grande Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
28/100
17Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
27/100
18Alta Vista Innovation High
Lucerne Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
27/100
19Eucalyptus Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
26/100
20Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
21Joshua Circle Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
23/100
22Juniper Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
23/100
23Mojave High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
24Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
21/100
25Canyon Ridge High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 25 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 Hesperia

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hesperia

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 Hesperia good?
Hesperia's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 11.3 points below the state average. 9.9% 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 Hesperia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hesperia is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 35.8% 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 Hesperia schools compare to the state average?
Hesperia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 9.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Hesperia?
Hesperia has 18 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.