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4.2avg / 10

Helendale Elementary School District

School District · Helendale, California

Students: 1,134
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,134

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#703 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.1

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,928

$2,719 vs California median

District size

1,134 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Helendale Elementary ranks #703 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Helendale Elementary's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy of Careers and Exploration (4.8/10), Helendale Elementary (4.6/10), and Riverview Middle (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Academy of Careers and Exploration

STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Helendale Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Helendale Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Academy of Careers and Exploration4.8 / 10
2Helendale Elementary4.6 / 10
3Riverview Middle4.5 / 10
4Independence Charter Academy3.0 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Helendale Elementary

Helendale Elementary is a Helendale, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. District-level spending was $14,928 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.2/10, Helendale Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Academy of Careers and Exploration, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.

In standardized testing, Helendale Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 28.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Helendale Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency41.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Helendale Elementary with test data.

Schools in Helendale Elementary

4 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Helendale
Total Enrollment
1,134
Teachers (FTE)
51
District spending per student
$14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Helendale Elementary?

Helendale Elementary has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Helendale Elementary?

The average composite rating for Helendale Elementary is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Helendale Elementary?

Helendale Elementary's district-level spending was $14,928 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Helendale Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Helendale Elementary is 22.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Helendale Elementary?

Academy of Careers and Exploration is the highest-rated school in Helendale Elementary with a composite score of 4.8/10.

What are the test scores in Helendale Elementary?

Across schools in Helendale Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Helendale Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Helendale Elementary has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.2/10
Math Proficiency
28.1%
ELA Proficiency
41.7%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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