Alameda Unified
Alameda Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 59.9/100 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Amelia Earhart Elementary at 77/100, where 53.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,060 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 62.3/100 | 9 | 40.5% | 11.1% |
| Middle | Solid 59.8/100 | 2 | 33.4% | 11.6% |
| High | Solid 53.0/100 | 3 | 28.5% | 31.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Alameda Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Alameda Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 62.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 60.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Amelia Earhart Elementary leads the district at 77 with 53.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Alameda Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Alameda Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Alameda Unified spends $14,060 per student in current expenditures — $755 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Alameda Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.3 — 18.5 points above the state average of 43.8. 4 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -4.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Amelia Earhart Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 53.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 53.5% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Bay Farm Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 54.6% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 49.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 52.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 36.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 7 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified Culture First | 32.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 8 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified On the Rise | 24.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 36/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Alameda Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.8 — 19.3 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 2 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -3.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Lincoln Middle with a Scope Score of 73 and 43.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 43.6% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 47/100 |
High Schools (3)
Alameda Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.0 — 5.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Alameda High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda High Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alameda Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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