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Elementary Schools in Alhambra, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 53.9/100

Alhambra, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.9/100 — 10.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mark Keppel High at 75/100, where 42.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alhambra schools average 28.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.6
30.1 – 74.6
Avg Exceeded %
28.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Alhambra schools compare

Alhambra's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.9 — 10.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.1 to 74.6, a 44.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Mark Keppel High with a Scope Score of 75 and 42.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Alhambra schools average 28.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Alhambra averages 12.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Alhambra

5 Strong All-Around4 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Alhambra ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mark Keppel High
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
75Los Angeles42.2%67.1%2.7%0.6%
2Alhambra High
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
66Los Angeles26.9%51.2%13.8%2.9%
3Ramona Elementary
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
63Los Angeles34.9%57.7%10.6%1.8%
4Fremont Elementary
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles32.9%58.5%10.9%1.2%
5William Northrup Elementary
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles37.8%60.4%11.4%1.2%
6Martha Baldwin Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
55Los Angeles36.1%60.3%9.1%0.6%
7Park Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
55Los Angeles30.2%55.3%11.0%1.0%
8Garfield Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
50Los Angeles26.8%48.5%13.7%1.0%
9Marguerita Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
45Los Angeles18.1%41.0%14.6%1.2%
10Emery Park Elementary
Alhambra Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles16.2%39.7%19.1%0.8%
11Granada Elementary
Alhambra Unified Building Momentum
30Los Angeles8.4%24.2%18.7%2.2%

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 Alhambra

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.

All Souls World Language Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 328 students
12:1Private
Ramona Convent Secondary School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 286 students
9:1Private
St. Thomas More School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 109 students
10:1Private
Emmaus Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 108 students
10:1Private
Oneonta Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 91 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alhambra

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Alhambra good?
Alhambra's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.9/100, which is 10.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Alhambra?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Alhambra is Mark Keppel High with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 42.2% 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 Alhambra schools compare to the state average?
Alhambra elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 28.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.1 to 74.6, a 44.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Alhambra?
Alhambra has 11 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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