Temple City Unified
Temple City Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 59.1/100 — 15.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Temple City High at 76/100, where 37.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,904 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 62.8/100 | 2 | 39.3% | 7.2% |
| High | Solid 55.5/100 | 2 | 18.6% | 30.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Temple City Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Temple City Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 62.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 40.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.0%, 0.9pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Temple City High leads the district at 76 with 37.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Temple City Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Temple City Unified spends $11,904 per student in current expenditures — $2,910 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 (2)
Temple City Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.8 — 19.0 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Emperor Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 41.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emperor Elementary Temple City Unified Building Momentum | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Longden Elementary Temple City Unified Strong All-Around | Solid 62/100 |
High Schools (2)
Temple City Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.5 — 8.0 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 76 and 37.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple City High Temple City Unified Strong All-Around | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Temple City Unified Building Momentum | Developing 35/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Temple City 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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