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Elementary Schools in Westminster, California

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 50.8/100

Westminster, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 7.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Quinta High at 78/100, where 49.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Westminster schools average 26.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.8
33.2 – 78.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Westminster schools compare

Westminster's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.8 — 7.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.2 to 78.0, a 44.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 78 and 49.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Westminster schools average 26.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Westminster averages 12.0%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Westminster

6 Culture First5 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Westminster ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1La Quinta High
Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around
78Orange49.6%76.0%10.5%3.1%
2Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around
67Orange43.3%68.2%13.0%0.4%
3Westminster High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
66Orange31.0%56.3%17.0%3.3%
4Star View Elementary
Ocean View Strong All-Around
65Orange42.1%68.6%6.9%0.1%
5Eastwood Elementary
Westminster Strong All-Around
60Orange34.8%63.9%8.1%0.5%
6Post Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
55Orange38.1%61.4%8.2%1.4%
7Warner Middle
Westminster Building Momentum
53Orange26.9%50.3%9.5%7.7%
8Sequoia Elementary
Westminster Building Momentum
51Orange30.6%55.1%10.4%1.7%
9Willmore Elementary
Westminster Building Momentum
47Orange22.6%45.3%8.5%2.0%
10Fryberger Elementary
Westminster Culture First
46Orange21.1%43.6%13.9%0.7%
11Webber Elementary
Westminster Culture First
46Orange17.3%41.0%12.6%1.2%
12John Marshall Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
45Orange27.8%55.0%14.7%0.2%
13Johnson Middle
Westminster Building Momentum
41Orange17.7%40.7%15.4%5.5%
14Finley Elementary
Westminster Culture First
38Orange14.2%38.9%10.0%0.2%
15Leo Carrillo Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
38Orange13.7%34.3%15.8%1.0%
16Schmitt Elementary
Westminster Building Momentum
35Orange14.4%30.9%15.6%0.7%
17Westmont Elementary
Ocean View Culture First
33Orange9.8%36.7%13.8%0.3%

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 Westminster

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Westminster good?
Westminster's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.8/100, which is 7.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Westminster?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Westminster is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 49.6% 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 Westminster schools compare to the state average?
Westminster elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.2 to 78.0, a 44.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Westminster?
Westminster has 17 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.