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Schools in 91780 — Temple City, California

91780 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.0 to 75.9, a 40.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.9
35.0 – 75.9
Avg Exceeded %
26.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91780 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 76 and 37.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.8% 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 91780 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91780 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91780 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91780
91780Temple City4Solid
57.8/100
—
91776San Gabriel7Solid
50.6/100
-7.2
91775San Gabriel4Solid
56.6/100
-1.2
91786Upland10Developing
43.7/100
-14.1
91773San Dimas10Solid
59.6/100
+1.7
91789Walnut10Solid
69.2/100
+11.4

School archetypes in 91780

2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91780 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 91780

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temple City High
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Strong
76/100
2Longden Elementary
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
62/100
3Cleminson Elementary
El Monte City Growth Engine
32.2%Solid
59/100
4Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Temple City Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
35/100

Schools in 91780 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 91780

  • 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 Temple City good?
Temple City's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.8% 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 Temple City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Temple City is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 37.3% 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 Temple City schools compare to the state average?
Temple City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.0 to 75.9, a 40.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Temple City?
Temple City 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.

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