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Elementary Schools in Middletown, California: Middletown schools average near the state. The 26.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 46.3/100

Middletown, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lake County International Charter at 60/100, where 27.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Middletown schools average 17.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.6
33.0 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Developing
46.3/100
17.3%+1.5
High1Solid
50.6/100
19.1%+6.9
Middle2Developing
38.7/100
14.2%-4.0

How Middletown schools compare

Middletown has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 27.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Middletown averages 19.5% — near 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 Middletown

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Middletown

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lake County International Charter
Middletown Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
60/100
2Middletown High
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
51/100
3California Connections Academy North Bay
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
45/100
4Minnie Cannon Elementary
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
33/100
5Middletown Middle
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
32/100
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.

Private Schools in Middletown

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.

Middletown Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 89 students
12:1Private
Middletown Adventist School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 24 students
12:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Middletown

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 Middletown good?
Middletown's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.3/100, which is within 1.5 points of the state average. 17.3% 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 Middletown?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Middletown is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 27.1% 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 Middletown schools compare to the state average?
Middletown elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 17.3% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Middletown?
Middletown has 2 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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