Schools in 91803 — Alhambra, California
91803 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9 — 7.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.5 to 62.8, a 26.3-point spread.
How 91803 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ramona Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 34.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.5% 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 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91803. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91803 averages 13.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 91803 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 91803 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91803 | Alhambra | 4 | 50.9 | — |
| 91801 | Alhambra | 7 | 55.6 | +4.6 |
School archetypes in 91803
Hidden gems: 1 school in 91803 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 91803
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramona Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 63 | Los Angeles | 34.9% | 57.7% | 10.6% | 1.8% |
| 2 | Fremont Elementary Alhambra Unified Strong All-Around | 59 | Los Angeles | 32.9% | 58.5% | 10.9% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Marguerita Elementary Alhambra Unified Growth Engine | 45 | Los Angeles | 18.1% | 41.0% | 14.6% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Emery Park Elementary Alhambra Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Los Angeles | 16.2% | 39.7% | 19.1% | 0.8% |
Schools in 91803 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 91803
- 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
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