Schools in 91006 — Arcadia, California
91006 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.6 — 19.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.4 to 76.4, a 41.0-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 91006 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Highland Oaks Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 55.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 91006 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 91006 averages 6.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 91006 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91006
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91006 is classified as 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
All schools in 91006
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia Unified High Ceiling | 55.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around | 44.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Foothills Middle Arcadia Unified Building Momentum | 46.3% | Strong 70/100 |
| 4 | First Avenue Middle Arcadia Unified Growth Engine | 38.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 5 | Rio Hondo Elementary El Monte City Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 35/100 |
Schools in 91006 on the map
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 91006
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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