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Dehesa Elementary: Dehesa Elementary elementary schools add +3.3 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 43.9/100

Dehesa Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 43.9/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is The Heights Charter at 61/100, where 30.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $25,766 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.2
22.6 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
16.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
4
of 5 ranked

Dehesa Elementary's elementary schools average 43.9/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average with +3.3pp grade-to-grade growth.

District Analysis

Dehesa Elementary has 5 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 43.9/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages +3.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 38.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 7.3%, 10.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

The Heights Charter leads the district at 61 with 30.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Dehesa Elementary

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Dehesa Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — 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

Student demographics

Hispanic
28.8%
White
54.4%
Asian
2.6%
Black
1.2%
Other
13.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
30%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Dehesa Elementary spends $25,766 per student in current expenditures — $10,952 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$25,766
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
124
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 722.3%
$3,133 → $25,766
Spending Efficiency
1.70
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 49%Support 48%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$52,070–$113,960
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
10
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Dehesa Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Dehesa Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.9 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +3.3pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 61 and 30.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1The Heights Charter
Dehesa Elementary Strong All-Around
30.0%Solid
61/100
2Cabrillo Point Academy
Dehesa Elementary Culture First
19.5%Developing
46/100
3Dehesa Elementary
Dehesa Elementary Growth Engine
5.8%Developing
45/100
4Pacific Coast Academy
Dehesa Elementary Culture First
16.8%Developing
44/100
5MethodSchools
Dehesa Elementary Building Momentum
9.6%Needs Support
23/100
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 Dehesa Elementary

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 resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Dehesa Elementary a good school district?
Dehesa Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.9/100, which is within 0.9 points of the state average. 16.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Dehesa Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Dehesa Elementary is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 30.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Dehesa Elementary spend per student?
Dehesa Elementary spends $25,766 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Dehesa Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Dehesa Elementary range from $52,070–$113,960 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.