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Schools in 91801 — Alhambra, California

91801 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.6 — 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.1 to 74.6, a 44.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.6
30.1 – 74.6
Avg Exceeded %
29.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91801 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mark Keppel High with a Scope Score of 75 and 42.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.8% 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 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91801. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91801 averages 11.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91801 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91801
91801Alhambra755.6
91803Alhambra450.9-4.6
91791West Covina952.7-2.9

School archetypes in 91801

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91801 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 91801

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mark Keppel High
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
75Los Angeles42.2%67.1%2.7%0.6%
2Alhambra High
Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around
66Los Angeles26.9%51.2%13.8%2.9%
3William Northrup Elementary
Alhambra Unified Building Momentum
59Los Angeles37.8%60.4%11.4%1.2%
4Martha Baldwin Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
55Los Angeles36.1%60.3%9.1%0.6%
5Park Elementary
Alhambra Unified Culture First
55Los Angeles30.2%55.3%11.0%1.0%
6Garfield Elementary
Alhambra Unified Growth Engine
50Los Angeles26.8%48.5%13.7%1.0%
7Granada Elementary
Alhambra Unified Building Momentum
30Los Angeles8.4%24.2%18.7%2.2%

Schools in 91801 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 91801

  • 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 Alhambra good?
Alhambra's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.6/100, which is 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.8% 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 Alhambra?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Alhambra is Mark Keppel High with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 42.2% 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 Alhambra schools compare to the state average?
Alhambra elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.1 to 74.6, a 44.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Alhambra?
Alhambra has 7 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.