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Best Schools · California · Highest proficiency

California public schools by raw proficiency

The traditional ranking: California public schools by combined math + reading proficiency on the state assessment. Best read alongside the BeatsExpectations ranking, which controls for student poverty.

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CALIFORNIA · HIGHEST PROFICIENCY
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
301Warren E. Hyde MiddleCupertinoCupertino UnionMiddle26.3%80079.8%
302Castle Heights ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary32.7%50179.8%
303Westview HighSan DiegoPoway UnifiedHigh11.9%2,11679.8%
304Sierra Vista MiddleIrvineIrvine UnifiedMiddle14.7%1,28279.7%
305Del Norte HighSan DiegoPoway UnifiedHigh9.5%2,55779.7%
306Walnut Acres ElementaryWalnut CreekMt. Diablo UnifiedElementary14.9%68979.7%
307Phoebe A. Hearst ElementarySacramentoSacramento City UnifiedElementary14.7%64779.7%
308Hermosa VistaHermosa BeachHermosa Beach City ElementaryElementary8.4%43079.6%
309Del Mar MiddleTiburonReed Union ElementaryMiddle4.7%35979.6%
310Canyon View ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary12.3%76479.6%
311Russell Ranch ElementaryFolsomFolsom-Cordova UnifiedElementary9.9%50379.6%
312Peabody (George) ElementarySan FranciscoSan Francisco UnifiedElementary21.9%26979.6%
313Ladera Ranch MiddleLadera RanchCapistrano UnifiedMiddle19.0%1,06479.6%
314Carlmont HighBelmontSequoia Union HighHigh9.3%2,36079.6%
315Bird Rock ElementaryLa JollaSan Diego UnifiedElementary10.7%38379.6%
316Havens ElementaryPiedmontPiedmont City UnifiedElementary2.2%46479.6%
317Ladera Ranch ElementaryLadera RanchCapistrano UnifiedElementary24.8%58079.5%
318Alamo ElementaryAlamoSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary3.7%34879.5%
319Leland HighSan JoseSan Jose UnifiedHigh11.3%1,47179.5%
320Rolling Hills ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary13.1%49079.5%
321Carmel River ElementaryCarmelCarmel UnifiedElementary14.8%40079.5%
322Academy of the CanyonsSanta ClaritaWilliam S. Hart Union HighHigh15.3%38579.5%
323Cupertino MiddleSunnyvaleCupertino UnionMiddle20.9%1,06779.5%
324Lakeview ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary22.3%38179.5%
325Franklin Avenue ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary25.6%38779.4%
326Sycamore Valley ElementaryDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary5.5%55979.4%
327Nohl Canyon ElementaryAnaheimOrange UnifiedElementary20.0%52479.4%
328Cumberland ElementarySunnyvaleSunnyvaleElementary9.7%58679.4%
329White Oaks ElementarySan CarlosSan Carlos ElementaryElementary6.4%25079.4%
330Lexington ElementaryLos GatosLos Gatos Union ElementaryElementary5.2%17479.4%
331James Franklin Smith ElementarySan JoseEvergreen ElementaryElementary10.1%59579.4%
332Olinda ElementaryBreaBrea-Olinda UnifiedElementary24.5%64979.4%
333Clovis North HighFresnoClovis UnifiedHigh28.0%2,36079.3%
334Tice CreekWalnut CreekWalnut Creek ElementaryElementary7.5%45179.2%
335Tulita ElementaryRedondo BeachRedondo Beach UnifiedElementary15.8%44379.2%
336Corral Hollow ElementaryTracyJefferson ElementaryElementary16.7%80679.2%
337John Sinnott ElementaryMilpitasMilpitas UnifiedElementary22.6%68679.2%
338Thomas S. Hart MiddlePleasantonPleasanton UnifiedMiddle10.0%1,12979.2%
339Camino Grove ElementaryArcadiaArcadia UnifiedElementary29.2%69579.2%
340Oster ElementarySan JoseUnion ElementaryElementary12.8%62779.1%
341Green Hills ElementaryMillbraeMillbrae ElementaryElementary14.8%33879.1%
342Oka (Isojiro) ElementaryHuntington BeachFountain Valley ElementaryElementary34.1%50479.0%
343Oakhills ElementaryGranite BayEureka UnionElementary9.9%55479.0%
344Eastshore ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary17.3%54979.0%
345Michael G. Wickman ElementaryChino HillsChino Valley UnifiedElementary45.1%71079.0%
346El Rodeo ElementaryBeverly HillsBeverly Hills UnifiedElementary22.1%62979.0%
347Oak Hills ElementaryValenciaNewhallElementary24.2%66078.9%
348Highland Oaks ElementaryArcadiaArcadia UnifiedElementary19.1%65578.9%
349Liberty ElementaryPetalumaLiberty ElementaryElementary19.1%16278.9%
350Diablo Vista MiddleDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedMiddle8.3%83578.9%
Page 7 of 20 · 1,000 ranked. Composite math + reading proficiency on the state assessment, latest year.

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