Elementary Schools in Pacific Grove, California: Pacific Grove schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Pacific Grove, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.7/100 — 14.5 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Robert Down Elementary at 68/100, where 43.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pacific Grove schools average 33.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 | Solid 57.7/100 | 33.0% | +14.5 |
| High | 1 | Solid 68.5/100 | 42.2% | +24.7 |
| Middle | 1 | Solid 64.8/100 | 35.0% | +24.5 |
How Pacific Grove schools compare
Pacific Grove has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.7/100 — 14.5 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Robert Down Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Pacific Grove schools average 33.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Pacific Grove averages 16.6% — near the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Pacific Grove
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Every school in Pacific Grove
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 42.2% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 43.5% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Pacific Grove Middle Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 35.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Culture First | 32.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Monterey Bay Charter Monterey County Office of Education Building Momentum | 23.0% | Developing 49/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology