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

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 34.8/100

McFarland, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Horizon Elementary at 40/100, where 12.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. McFarland schools average 7.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.9
31.1 – 40.0
Avg Exceeded %
7.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.3%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
34.8/100
7.8%-10.0
High2Developing
30.6/100
12.9%-13.1

How McFarland schools compare

McFarland has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Horizon Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 12.4% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. McFarland schools average 27.1% meeting standard but only 7.8% 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 McFarland averages 6.3% — 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

For the data nerds

Every school in McFarland

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1McFarland High School Early College
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
20.0%Solid
50/100
2Horizon Elementary
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
40/100
3Browning Road STEAM Academy
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Developing
33/100
4Kern Avenue Elementary
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
31/100
5San Joaquin High (Continuation)
McFarland Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
11/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 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 McFarland

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 McFarland good?
McFarland's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.8/100, which is 10.0 points below the state average. 7.8% 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 McFarland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in McFarland is Horizon Elementary with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 12.4% 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 McFarland schools compare to the state average?
McFarland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 7.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.3% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in McFarland?
McFarland 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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