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Elementary Schools in San Marino, California: San Marino schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 83.1/100

San Marino, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 83.1/100 — 38.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Carver Elementary at 84/100, where 68.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Marino schools average 66.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 2 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
83.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
1.6
82.3 – 83.9
Avg Exceeded %
66.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
4.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Strong
83.1/100
66.2%+38.2
High1Strong
76.4/100
49.8%+32.7
Middle1Strong
79.7/100
61.8%+37.0

How San Marino schools compare

San Marino has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 83.1/100 — 38.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Carver Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 68.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Marino schools average 66.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in San Marino averages 4.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in San Marino

2 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Marino

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Carver Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
68.5%Strong
84/100
2Valentine Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
63.9%Strong
82/100
3Huntington Middle
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
80/100
4San Marino High
San Marino Unified Strong All-Around
49.8%Strong
76/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 San Marino

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.

Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 148 students
12:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Marino

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Marino good?
San Marino's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.1/100, which is 38.2 points above the state average. 66.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Marino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Marino is Carver Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 68.5% 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 San Marino schools compare to the state average?
San Marino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.1/100 — 38.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 66.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in San Marino?
San Marino has 2 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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