Elementary Schools in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.7/100 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Entrada Middle at 83/100, where 59.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Menlo Park schools average 31.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How Menlo Park schools compare
Menlo Park's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.7 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.2 to 83.1, a 61.9-point spread.
The top-ranked school is La Entrada Middle with a Scope Score of 83 and 59.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Menlo Park schools average 31.7% 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 Menlo Park averages 15.8%, 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 Menlo Park
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Schools in Menlo Park ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Entrada Middle Las Lomitas Elementary High Ceiling | 59.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 57.7% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Hillview Middle Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 52.3% | Strong 78/100 |
| 4 | Tide Academy Sequoia Union High Building Momentum | 17.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Garfield Elementary Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | Belle Haven Elementary Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum | 0.9% | Needs Support 21/100 |
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 Menlo Park
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.
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