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Elementary Schools in Los Alamitos, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 70.7/100

Los Alamitos, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.7/100 — 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary at 87/100, where 72.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Alamitos schools average 46.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.3
58.9 – 87.2
Avg Exceeded %
46.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Los Alamitos schools compare

Los Alamitos's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7 — 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.9 to 87.2, a 28.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 72.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Los Alamitos schools average 46.2% 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 Los Alamitos averages 7.9%, 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 Los Alamitos

5 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Los Alamitos ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling
87Orange72.3%90.6%4.9%0.3%
2Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling
81Orange58.7%83.8%7.1%0.4%
3Oak Middle
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
71Orange41.9%73.1%6.0%3.1%
4Rossmoor Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling
70Orange50.4%77.2%4.9%0.3%
5Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
69Orange43.9%76.2%5.5%0.7%
6Los Alamitos High
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
66Orange30.5%59.4%16.8%2.1%
7Los Alamitos Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
62Orange37.0%66.6%7.5%0.8%
8Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
59Orange34.6%63.8%10.2%2.0%

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 Los Alamitos

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.

Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 6 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Alamitos

  • 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 Los Alamitos good?
Los Alamitos's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7/100, which is 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.2% 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 Los Alamitos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Alamitos is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 87/100 and 72.3% 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 Los Alamitos schools compare to the state average?
Los Alamitos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (26.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.9 to 87.2, a 28.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Alamitos?
Los Alamitos has 8 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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