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Schools in 91773 — San Dimas, California

91773 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.6 — 15.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.0 to 73.8, a 49.8-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.8
24.0 – 73.8
Avg Exceeded %
35.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 91773 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Arma J. Shull Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 54.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91773. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91773 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91773 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91773
91773San Dimas10Solid
59.6/100
91775San Gabriel4Solid
56.6/100
-3.0
91770Rosemead12Solid
55.6/100
-4.0
91776San Gabriel7Solid
50.6/100
-9.0
91768Pomona7Developing
37.3/100
-22.3
91767Pomona11Developing
33.7/100
-25.9

School archetypes in 91773

3 Strong All-Around2 Solid Base1 High Ceiling1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 91773

#SchoolExceededScore
1Arma J. Shull Elementary
Bonita Unified High Ceiling
54.0%Strong
74/100
2Grace Miller Elementary
Bonita Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Strong
74/100
3Ramona Middle
Bonita Unified Strong All-Around
40.7%Solid
69/100
4San Dimas High
Bonita Unified Strong All-Around
30.4%Solid
69/100
5Lone Hill Middle
Bonita Unified Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
62/100
6La Verne Heights Elementary
Bonita Unified Solid Base
39.3%Solid
61/100
7Gladstone Elementary
Bonita Unified Solid Base
37.0%Solid
60/100
8Allen Avenue Elementary
Bonita Unified Culture First
31.4%Solid
52/100
9Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Bonita Unified Building Momentum
36.5%Solid
51/100
10Chaparral High (Continuation)
Bonita Unified Building Momentum
3.3%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 91773 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 91773

  • 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 Dimas good?
San Dimas's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.6/100, which is 15.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.3% 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 Dimas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Dimas is Arma J. Shull Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 54.0% 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 Dimas schools compare to the state average?
San Dimas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.0 to 73.8, a 49.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Dimas?
San Dimas has 10 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.