Adelanto’s public schools score below 79% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Adelanto’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Adelanto, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Adelanto’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 465 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Adelanto’s, its schools beat 6%, lower than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Victor Valley Union High spends $20,445 per student and Adelanto Elementary $19,425, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto and Desert Trails Preparatory Academy are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Adelanto’s grade
C−: better than 21% of California school districts, #823 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Adelanto, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Adelanto · depends on your address
Columbia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 754 students · 21:1 students per teacher
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Grades K–8 · 685 students · 24:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Adelanto · depends on your address
Columbia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 754 students · 21:1 students per teacher
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Grades K–8 · 685 students · 24:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Adelanto · depends on your address
Columbia Middle
Grades 6–8 · 754 students · 21:1 students per teacher
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Grades K–8 · 685 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Adelanto runs its own schools through grade 8 (Adelanto Elementary School District). From grade 7, students attend the Victor Valley Union High School District, shared with Apple Valley and Victorville. Its high school is in Victorville. Parts of Adelanto (2% of its land) are served by Oro Grande Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Adelanto
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Adelanto vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Adelanto’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Adelanto | C− | Adelanto Elementary K–8 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
| Victorville | C− | Victor Elementary K–6 · Adelanto Elementary K–8 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Adelanto
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Adelanto’s schools
Are Adelanto’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Adelanto children attend score below 79% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #823 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 6%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Adelanto in?
Two districts: Adelanto Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Victor Valley Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Apple Valley and Victorville.
Where do Adelanto kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Victor Valley High, Adelanto High, Silverado High, University Preparatory, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and Lakeview Leadership Academy.
What is Adelanto’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Victor Valley Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Adelanto spend per student?
$20,445 in Victor Valley Union High School District and $19,425 in Adelanto Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Adelanto families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.