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Elementary Schools in Hesperia, California: 15 schools. Average score 16.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 27.5/100

Hesperia, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 27.5/100 — 16.3 points below the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology at 46/100, where 26.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hesperia schools average 8.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
27.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.9
16.4 – 46.3
Avg Exceeded %
8.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
32.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary15Needs Support
27.5/100
8.5%-16.3
High5Developing
37.7/100
5.9%-9.8
Middle1Needs Support
22.0/100
3.2%-18.4

How Hesperia schools compare

Hesperia has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 27.5/100 — 16.3 points below the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology with a Scope Score of 46 and 26.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hesperia averages 32.3% — above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

For the data nerds

Every school in Hesperia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sultana High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
49/100
2Hesperia High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
48/100
3Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
26.3%Developing
46/100
4Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
38/100
5Shadow Ridge
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Developing
36/100
6Topaz Preparatory Academy
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Developing
30/100
7Cypress School of the Arts
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
29/100
8Kingston Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
28/100
9Maple Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Needs Support
27/100
10Carmel Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
27/100
11Mojave High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100
12Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
24/100
13Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
24/100
14Eucalyptus Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
23/100
15Canyon Ridge High
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
16Mesa Grande Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
23/100
17Juniper Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
20/100
18Joshua Circle Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
19/100
19Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
16/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 19 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 Hesperia

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.

Hesperia Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 611 students
19:1Private
New Life Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 64 students
11:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hesperia

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 Hesperia good?
Hesperia's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.5/100, which is 16.3 points below the state average. 8.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hesperia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hesperia is Krystal School of Science, Math & Technology with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 26.3% 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 Hesperia schools compare to the state average?
Hesperia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.5/100 — 16.3 points below the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 8.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.3% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Hesperia?
Hesperia has 15 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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