Menlo Park City Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 79.5/100 — 35.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Laurel Elementary at 85/100, where 59.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $22,268 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 80.0/100 | 3 | 56.9% | 5.8% |
| Middle | Strong 77.8/100 | 1 | 52.3% | 6.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Menlo Park City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Menlo Park City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 80.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +7.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 10.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.0%, 12.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Laurel Elementary leads the district at 85 with 59.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Menlo Park City Elementary
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Menlo Park City Elementary spends $22,268 per student in current expenditures — $7,454 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 (3)
Menlo Park City Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.0 — 36.3 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +7.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Laurel Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Elementary Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 59.7% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 57.7% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Encinal Elementary Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 53.2% | Strong 74/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Menlo Park City Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 77.8 — 37.3 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hillview Middle with a Scope Score of 78 and 52.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillview Middle Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling | 52.3% | Strong 78/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Menlo Park City Elementary
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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