Elementary Schools in La Crescenta, California
La Crescenta, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.6/100 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High at 84/100, where 46.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Crescenta schools average 47.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How La Crescenta schools compare
La Crescenta's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.6 to 83.9, a 33.3-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High with a Scope Score of 84 and 46.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: La Crescenta schools average 47.6% 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 La Crescenta averages 7.0%, 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 La Crescenta
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Schools in La Crescenta ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson W. Clark Magnet High Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 84 | Los Angeles | 46.6% | 78.5% | 7.6% | 0.9% |
| 2 | Monte Vista Elementary Glendale Unified High Ceiling | 83 | Los Angeles | 66.5% | 85.4% | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Crescenta Valley High Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 77 | Los Angeles | 41.9% | 68.6% | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| 4 | Valley View Elementary Glendale Unified High Ceiling | 75 | Los Angeles | 55.3% | 75.9% | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| 5 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 73 | Los Angeles | 48.9% | 73.9% | 6.4% | 1.0% |
| 6 | Dunsmore Elementary Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | Los Angeles | 46.6% | 73.5% | 4.8% | 0.8% |
| 7 | Mountain Avenue Elementary Glendale Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | Los Angeles | 43.7% | 70.5% | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| 8 | La Crescenta Elementary Glendale Unified Culture First | 51 | Los Angeles | 31.1% | 57.3% | 11.0% | 0.3% |
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 La Crescenta
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Crescenta
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