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Elementary Schools in San Pablo, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 29.6/100

San Pablo, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 14.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Middle College High at 64/100, where 34.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Pablo schools average 9.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
29.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.9
18.6 – 64.5
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How San Pablo schools compare

San Pablo's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.6 — 14.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.6 to 64.5, a 45.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Middle College High with a Scope Score of 64 and 34.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Pablo averages 29.5%, 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%)

School archetypes in San Pablo

1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in San Pablo ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Middle College High
West Contra Costa Unified Strong All-Around
34.8%Solid
64/100
2Montalvin Manor Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
15.6%Developing
40/100
3Tara Hills Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
30/100
4Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
25/100
5Lake Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
21/100
6Bayview Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
19/100
7Dover Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
19/100
8Edward M. Downer Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
19/100

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 San Pablo

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.

Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 48 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Pablo

  • 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 San Pablo good?
San Pablo's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.6/100, which is 14.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% 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 San Pablo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Pablo is Middle College High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 34.8% 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 San Pablo schools compare to the state average?
San Pablo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.6 to 64.5, a 45.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Pablo?
San Pablo has 8 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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