Alum Rock Union Elementary
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.5/100 | 12 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| Middle | Developing 31.5/100 | 3 | 8.4% | 17.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Alum Rock Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelante Dual Language Academy Alum Rock Union Elementary Growth Engine | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Russo/McEntee Academy Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Ben Painter Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 40/100 |
| 4 | Millard McCollam Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 5 | Adelante Dual Language Academy II Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Learning in an Urban Community with High Achieveme Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Linda Vista Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise | Developing 32/100 |
| 8 | San Antonio Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Lyndale Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Thomas P. Ryan Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 11 | Aptitud Community Academy at Goss Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 12 | O. 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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala Middle Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 33/100 |
| 2 | William Sheppard Middle Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Renaissance 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
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