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Alum Rock Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 32.3/100

Alum Rock Union Elementary has 15 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Adelante Dual Language Academy at 45/100, where 15.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,303 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.4
18.4 – 44.8
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.5/100
1210.2%20.0%
MiddleDeveloping
31.5/100
38.4%17.6%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Alum Rock Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
32.5
avg score · 12 schools
Russo/McEntee Academy
Developing
42/100
Ben Painter Elementary
Developing
40/100
+9 more elementary schools
Middle
31.5
avg score · 3 schools
Ocala Middle
Developing
33/100
William Sheppard Middle
Developing
31/100
Renaissance at Mathson
Developing
31/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Alum Rock Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 32.5.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 26.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.5%, 1.3pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Adelante Dual Language Academy leads the district at 45 with 15.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Alum Rock Union Elementary

4 On the Rise1 Growth Engine10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine — 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

Hispanic
79.7%
White
1.5%
Asian
10.5%
Black
0.8%
Other
7.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Alum Rock Union Elementary spends $16,303 per student in current expenditures — $1,489 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,303
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
8,652
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 29%
$12,634 → $16,303
Spending Efficiency
1.98
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 32%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$69,440–$129,227
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
457
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (12)

Alum Rock Union Elementary has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.5 — 11.3 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -2.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Adelante Dual Language Academy with a Scope Score of 45 and 15.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alum Rock Union Elementary Growth Engine
Developing
45/100
2Russo/McEntee Academy
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
42/100
3Ben Painter Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
40/100
4Millard McCollam Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
38/100
5Adelante Dual Language Academy II
Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise
Developing
33/100
6Learning in an Urban Community with High Achieveme
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
32/100
7Linda Vista Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise
Developing
32/100
8San Antonio Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
31/100
9Lyndale Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Needs Support
28/100
10Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise
Needs Support
26/100
11Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Needs Support
25/100
12O. S. Hubbard Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Needs Support
18/100

Middle Schools (3)

Alum Rock Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.5 — 8.9 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Ocala Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 9.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Ocala Middle
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
33/100
2William Sheppard Middle
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
Developing
31/100
3Renaissance at Mathson
Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise
Developing
31/100

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 Alum Rock Union Elementary

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Alum Rock Union Elementary a good school district?
Alum Rock Union Elementary has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.3/100, which is 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Alum Rock Union Elementary is Adelante Dual Language Academy with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 15.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Alum Rock Union Elementary spend per student?
Alum Rock Union Elementary spends $16,303 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Alum Rock Union Elementary range from $69,440–$129,227 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.