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Elementary Schools in Monrovia, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 50.3/100

Monrovia, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.3/100 — 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monrovia High at 67/100, where 24.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Monrovia schools average 23.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.3
28.1 – 67.5
Avg Exceeded %
23.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Monrovia schools compare

Monrovia's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.3 — 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.1 to 67.5, a 39.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Monrovia High with a Scope Score of 67 and 24.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Monrovia schools average 23.6% 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 Monrovia averages 20.3%, which is below 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 Monrovia

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Monrovia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monrovia High
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Solid
67/100
2Mayflower Elementary
Monrovia Unified Strong All-Around
38.5%Solid
65/100
3Plymouth Elementary
Monrovia Unified Strong All-Around
39.4%Solid
64/100
4Clifton Middle
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
55/100
5Monroe Elementary
Monrovia Unified Culture First
23.0%Developing
48/100
6Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
44/100
7Wild Rose School of Creative
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
43/100
8Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
38/100
9Canyon Oaks High
Monrovia Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
28/100

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 Monrovia

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.

Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 118 students
13:1Private
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 18 students
5:1Private
Montessori Academy of Arcadia
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 11 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Monrovia

  • 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 Monrovia good?
Monrovia's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.3/100, which is 6.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.6% 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 Monrovia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Monrovia is Monrovia High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 24.8% 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 Monrovia schools compare to the state average?
Monrovia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 23.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.1 to 67.5, a 39.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Monrovia?
Monrovia has 9 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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