Alhambra Unified
Alhambra Unified has 16 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mark Keppel High at 75/100, where 42.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,830 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 52.1 | 13 | 30.2% | 12.1% |
| High | 69.0 | 3 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Alhambra Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Alhambra Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 69.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 44.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, 6.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Mark Keppel High leads the district at 75 with 42.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Alhambra Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Alhambra Unified are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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
Alhambra Unified spends $14,830 per student in current expenditures — $16 above 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 (13)
Alhambra Unified has 13 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.1 — 8.3 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Monterey Highlands Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 45.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey Highlands Elementary Alhambra Unified Solid Base | 65 | 45.8% | 69.8% | -16.5pp | 7.4% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Ramona Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 63 | 34.9% | 57.7% | -13.4pp | 10.6% | 1.8% |
| 3 | Brightwood Elementary Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 61 | 40.6% | 65.8% | -0.6pp | 9.4% | 1.1% |
| 4 | Fremont Elementary Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 59 | 32.9% | 58.5% | +1.3pp | 10.9% | 1.2% |
| 5 | William Northrup Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 59 | 37.8% | 60.4% | -10.8pp | 11.4% | 1.2% |
| 6 | Martha Baldwin Elementary Alhambra Unified Culture First | 55 | 36.1% | 60.3% | -1.4pp | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| 7 | Park Elementary Alhambra Unified Culture First | 55 | 30.2% | 55.3% | -11.0pp | 11.0% | 1.0% |
| 8 | Repetto Elementary Alhambra Unified Culture First | 50 | 35.8% | 55.8% | -17.6pp | 12.0% | 0.6% |
| 9 | Garfield Elementary Alhambra Unified Growth Engine | 50 | 26.8% | 48.5% | +6.5pp | 13.7% | 1.0% |
| 10 | Ynez Elementary Alhambra Unified Culture First | 48 | 29.3% | 54.2% | -10.4pp | 9.0% | 1.0% |
| 11 | Marguerita Elementary Alhambra Unified Growth Engine | 45 | 18.1% | 41.0% | +9.2pp | 14.6% | 1.2% |
| 12 | Emery Park Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 16.2% | 39.7% | -9.5pp | 19.1% | 0.8% |
| 13 | Granada Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 30 | 8.4% | 24.2% | -9.4pp | 18.7% | 2.2% |
High Schools (3)
Alhambra Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.0 — 21.5 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Mark Keppel High with a Scope Score of 75 and 42.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Keppel High Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 75 | 42.2% | 67.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| 2 | San Gabriel High Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 67 | 26.7% | 50.9% | 11.5% | 2.2% |
| 3 | Alhambra High Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | 26.9% | 51.2% | 13.8% | 2.9% |
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 Alhambra 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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