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Elementary Schools in La Palma, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 66.4/100

La Palma, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.4/100 — 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Los Coyotes Elementary at 79/100, where 58.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Palma schools average 38.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.4
58.1 – 78.5
Avg Exceeded %
38.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How La Palma schools compare

La Palma's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4 — 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.1 to 78.5, a 20.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Los Coyotes Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 58.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: La Palma schools average 38.6% 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 Palma averages 11.3%, 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 La Palma

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

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

Schools in La Palma ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Los Coyotes Elementary
Centralia Elementary High Ceiling
79Orange58.8%84.3%4.1%0.1%
2John F. Kennedy High
Anaheim Union High Strong All-Around
68Orange31.6%56.6%19.3%2.5%
3Steve Luther Elementary
Cypress Elementary Strong All-Around
60Orange32.0%55.1%13.0%0.2%
4George B. Miller Elementary
Centralia Elementary Strong All-Around
58Orange32.3%59.7%8.6%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 Palma

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.

Beacon Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 90 students
9:1Private
Semita School
Nonsectarian · Grades 8-11 · 8 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Palma

  • 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 La Palma good?
La Palma's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4/100, which is 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 38.6% 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 La Palma?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Palma is Los Coyotes Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 58.8% 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 La Palma schools compare to the state average?
La Palma elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 38.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.1 to 78.5, a 20.4-point spread.
How many schools are in La Palma?
La Palma has 4 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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