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Elementary Schools in Pacoima, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 34.7/100

Pacoima, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.7/100 — 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sara Coughlin Elementary at 41/100, where 16.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pacoima schools average 11.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.7
26.6 – 41.3
Avg Exceeded %
11.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Pacoima schools compare

Pacoima's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 41.3, a 14.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sara Coughlin Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 16.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pacoima averages 23.3%, which is below 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%)

Schools in Pacoima ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Sara Coughlin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles16.2%36.9%25.3%0.1%
2Hillery T. Broadous Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles12.6%31.6%15.4%0.1%
3Telfair Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles12.4%31.5%19.7%0.1%
4Pacoima Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.4%31.8%26.4%0.7%
5Haddon Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
31Los Angeles10.8%27.8%21.1%0.1%
6Charles Maclay Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles3.9%19.6%32.2%0.5%

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 Pacoima

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.

Guardian Angel Elementary
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 192 students
19:1Private
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 154 students
13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pacoima

  • 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 Pacoima good?
Pacoima's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7/100, which is 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.4% 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 Pacoima?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pacoima is Sara Coughlin Elementary with a Scope Score of 41/100 and 16.2% 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 Pacoima schools compare to the state average?
Pacoima elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.6 to 41.3, a 14.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Pacoima?
Pacoima has 6 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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