Westminster
Westminster has 16 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 48.8/100 — 5.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Schroeder Elementary at 62/100, where 38.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,251 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 7 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 48.5/100 | 13 | 24.5% | 11.5% |
| Middle | Developing 49.9/100 | 3 | 24.4% | 12.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Westminster, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Westminster's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.7%, 6.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Schroeder Elementary leads the district at 62 with 38.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Westminster
Hidden gems: 8 schools in Westminster are classified as Growth Engine (7) or On the Rise — 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
Westminster spends $14,251 per student in current expenditures — $564 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 (13)
Westminster has 13 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.5 — 4.8 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Schroeder Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 38.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schroeder Elementary Westminster Solid Base | 38.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Eastwood Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 34.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Ada Clegg Elementary Westminster Strong All-Around | 36.5% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Demille Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 31.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Sequoia Elementary Westminster Building Momentum | 30.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 6 | Meairs Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 19.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Jessie Hayden Elementary Westminster Culture First | 28.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | Willmore Elementary Westminster On the Rise | 22.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Fryberger Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 21.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 10 | Webber Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 17.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 11 | Finley Elementary Westminster Culture First | 14.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 12 | Schmitt Elementary Westminster Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 13 | Anderson Elementary Westminster Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 33/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Westminster has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.9 — 9.5 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +6.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Helen Stacey Middle with a Scope Score of 56 and 28.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Stacey Middle Westminster Growth Engine | 28.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Warner Middle Westminster Growth Engine | 26.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Johnson Middle Westminster Building Momentum | 17.7% | Developing 41/100 |
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 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology