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

Above Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 60.2/100

Temple City, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 16.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Longden Elementary at 62/100, where 37.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Temple City schools average 34.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
3.4
58.5 – 61.9
Avg Exceeded %
34.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Solid
60.2/100
34.9%+16.4
High2Solid
55.5/100
18.6%+8.0

How Temple City schools compare

Temple City has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 16.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Longden Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Temple City schools average 34.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Temple City averages 7.4% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Temple City

2 Strong All-Around

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Temple City

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temple City High
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Strong
76/100
2Longden Elementary
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
62/100
3Cleminson Elementary
El Monte City Strong All-Around
32.2%Solid
59/100
4Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Temple City Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
35/100
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 Temple City

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.

Oasis Trilingual Community School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 53 students
7:1Private
Love & Care Christian Preschool
Brethren · Grades Pre-K · 5 students
5:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Temple City

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 Temple City good?
Temple City's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.2/100, which is 16.4 points above the state average. 34.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Temple City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Temple City is Longden Elementary with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 37.5% 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 Temple City schools compare to the state average?
Temple City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 16.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 34.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Temple City?
Temple City 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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