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La Habra City Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 41.9/100

La Habra City Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 41.9/100 — 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Las Positas Elementary at 50/100, where 23.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,313 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.4
32.8 – 50.2
Avg Exceeded %
15.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
43.2/100
716.7%14.3%
MiddleDeveloping
32.8/100
19.9%15.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in La Habra City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
43.2
avg score · 7 schools
Ladera Palma Elementary
Developing
50/100
El Cerrito Elementary
Developing
45/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
32.8
avg score · 1 school
Imperial Middle
Developing
33/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: La Habra City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.2.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 17.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.5%, 3.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Las Positas Elementary leads the district at 50 with 23.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in La Habra City Elementary

2 Culture First1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in La Habra City Elementary 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

Hispanic
86.2%
White
6.9%
Asian
2.2%
Black
0.9%
Other
3.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

La Habra City Elementary spends $14,313 per student in current expenditures — $502 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,313
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,537
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 24.9%
$11,462 → $14,313
Spending Efficiency
2.93
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 38%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
$60,024–$133,627
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
235
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

La Habra City Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.2 — 0.5 points near the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -5.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Las Positas Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 23.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Las Positas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
23.7%Solid
50/100
2Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
21.9%Developing
50/100
3El Cerrito Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
45/100
4Sierra Vista Elementary
La Habra City Elementary On the Rise
16.1%Developing
41/100
5Las Lomas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
41/100
6Arbolita Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
15.2%Developing
41/100
7Walnut Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (1)

La Habra City Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 7.6 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -8.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Imperial Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 9.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Imperial Middle
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
33/100

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 La Habra City 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 La Habra City Elementary a good school district?
La Habra City Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9/100, which is 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.8% 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 La Habra City Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in La Habra City Elementary is Las Positas Elementary with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 23.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does La Habra City Elementary spend per student?
La Habra City Elementary spends $14,313 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 La Habra City Elementary?
Teacher salaries in La Habra City Elementary range from $60,024–$133,627 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.