Lancaster Elementary
Lancaster Elementary has 21 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 24.6/100 — 19.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering at 47/100, where 19.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,005 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 26.6/100 | 15 | 7.4% | 29.0% |
| Middle | Needs Support 19.6/100 | 6 | 4.9% | 33.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lancaster Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lancaster Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 26.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 43.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.2%, 12.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering leads the district at 47 with 19.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lancaster Elementary
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Lancaster Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lancaster Elementary spends $14,005 per student in current expenditures — $809 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (15)
Lancaster Elementary has 15 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.6 — 17.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies with a Scope Score of 45 and 13.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine | 13.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Linda Verde Elementary Lancaster Elementary On the Rise | 5.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | West Wind Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 12.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Nancy Cory Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Discovery Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Sierra Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 9 | Desert View Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 13.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 11 | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | El Dorado Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 13 | Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 14 | Mariposa Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 3.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 15 | Joshua Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Middle Schools (6)
Lancaster Elementary has 6 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 19.6 — 20.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering with a Scope Score of 47 and 19.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine | 19.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Amargosa Creek Middle Lancaster Elementary On the Rise | 4.9% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 3 | Endeavour Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 4 | Piute Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 5 | New Vista Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 13/100 |
| 6 | RISE Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 3/100 |
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 Lancaster Elementary
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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