Arcadia Unified
Arcadia Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 69.6/100 — 25.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Camino Grove Elementary at 77/100, where 54.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,687 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 68.8/100 | 6 | 46.5% | 3.3% |
| Middle | Solid 68.8/100 | 3 | 43.1% | 6.2% |
| High | Strong 76.9/100 | 1 | 37.9% | 7.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Arcadia Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Arcadia Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 76.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 15.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 4.6%, 13.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Camino Grove Elementary leads the district at 77 with 54.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Arcadia Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Arcadia 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
Arcadia Unified spends $12,687 per student in current expenditures — $2,127 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 (6)
Arcadia Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.8 — 25.0 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +0.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Camino Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 54.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camino Grove Elementary Arcadia Unified High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia Unified High Ceiling | 55.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 3 | Holly Avenue Elementary Arcadia Unified Building Momentum | 47.8% | Solid 69/100 |
| 4 | Baldwin Stocker Elementary Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around | 44.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia Unified Growth Engine | 37.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Hugo Reid Elementary Arcadia Unified Building Momentum | 38.8% | Solid 61/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Arcadia Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.8 — 28.3 points above the state average of 40.5. 2 of 3 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +1.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Richard Henry Dana Middle with a Scope Score of 71 and 44.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around | 44.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Foothills Middle Arcadia Unified Building Momentum | 46.3% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | First Avenue Middle Arcadia Unified Growth Engine | 38.6% | Solid 65/100 |
High Schools (1)
Arcadia Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.9 — 29.4 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Arcadia High with a Scope Score of 77 and 37.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcadia High Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Strong 77/100 |
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 Arcadia 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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