Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Data
Our data is sourced directly from the California Department of Education (CDE). We collect, analyze, and present fiscal, demographic, and student performance data from schools, districts, and county offices of education.
We update our database annually when new test scores and school performance data are released by the CDE, typically in the fall of each year.
We provide data from standardized tests administered in California public schools, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).
Using the Website
You can use the search function at the top of our homepage to look up a school by name. Alternatively, you can navigate through our menus to select a county, district, and then school.
Yes, our comparison tool allows you to select multiple schools and generate a side-by-side report of their test scores and rankings.
Schools are ranked based on their overall performance on standardized tests. We consider factors such as average test scores, year-over-year improvement, and performance across different subject areas.
Understanding the Rankings
Our rankings take into account average test scores across all subjects, improvement in scores over time, and performance gaps between different student subgroups.
The rankings are updated annually when new test score data becomes available from the CDE.
Currently our website focuses on public schools in California. Private school data is not included in our rankings or database.
Accessibility and Support
Yes, our website is completely free for all users. We believe in providing open access to important educational data.
Please reach out for more information regarding downloadable data packages.
If you believe you’ve found an error, please use our “Contact Us” form to report it. We take data accuracy very seriously and will investigate all reported issues.
Privacy and Security
We do not collect any personal information from users browsing our site. If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we will only use your email address for that purpose.
No, we only present aggregated data at the school, district, and county levels. We do not have access to or display any individual student information.