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Schools in 91108 — San Marino, California

91108 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 86.2 — 42.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 84.9 to 87.8, a 2.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
86.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
2.9
84.9 – 87.8
Avg Exceeded %
61.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
3.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91108 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Marino High with a Scope Score of 88 and 49.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 61.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91108 averages 3.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91108 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91108
91108San Marino486.2
91107Pasadena655.3-30.9
91104Pasadena333.8-52.4
91103Pasadena339.7-46.5

School archetypes in 91108

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91108

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1San Marino High
San Marino Unified Strong All-Around
88Los Angeles49.8%81.1%2.9%0.3%
2Carver Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
87Los Angeles68.5%88.0%4.2%0.2%
3Valentine Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
85Los Angeles63.9%86.5%3.8%0.1%
4Huntington Middle
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
85Los Angeles61.8%84.4%3.2%0.9%

Schools in 91108 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 91108

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Marino good?
San Marino's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 86.2/100, which is 42.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 61.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Marino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Marino is San Marino High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 49.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Marino schools compare to the state average?
San Marino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 86.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (42.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 61.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 3.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 84.9 to 87.8, a 2.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Marino?
San Marino has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.