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Elementary Schools in Arcadia, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 66.5/100

Arcadia, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.5/100 — 22.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Camino Grove Elementary at 77/100, where 54.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Arcadia schools average 41.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.9
35.4 – 77.3
Avg Exceeded %
41.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Arcadia schools compare

Arcadia's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.5 — 22.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.4 to 77.3, a 41.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Camino Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 54.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Arcadia schools average 41.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Arcadia averages 5.1%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Arcadia

8 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Arcadia ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Camino Grove Elementary
Arcadia Unified High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
77/100
2Arcadia High
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
37.9%Strong
77/100
3Highland Oaks Elementary
Arcadia Unified High Ceiling
55.8%Strong
76/100
4Richard Henry Dana Middle
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
44.4%Strong
71/100
5Foothills Middle
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%Strong
70/100
6Holly Avenue Elementary
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
47.8%Solid
69/100
7Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
44.8%Solid
67/100
8First Avenue Middle
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
38.6%Solid
65/100
9Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Solid
62/100
10Hugo Reid Elementary
Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around
38.8%Solid
61/100
11Rio Hondo Elementary
El Monte City Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
35/100

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.

Private Schools in Arcadia

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Holy Angels School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 222 students
13:1Private
Pearl Preparatory School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-6 · 155 students
15:1Private
Rio Hondo Prep
Presbyterian · Grades 7-12 · 140 students
6:1Private
Barnhart School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 126 students
8:1Private
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 123 students
10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Arcadia

  • 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 Arcadia good?
Arcadia's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.5/100, which is 22.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 41.8% 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 Arcadia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Arcadia is Camino Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 54.8% 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 Arcadia schools compare to the state average?
Arcadia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 41.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.4 to 77.3, a 41.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Arcadia?
Arcadia has 11 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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