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Elementary Schools in Temple City, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 57.8/100

Temple City, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.8/100 — 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Temple City High at 76/100, where 37.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Temple City schools average 26.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.9
35.0 – 75.9
Avg Exceeded %
26.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Temple City schools compare

Temple City's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.0 to 75.9, a 40.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 76 and 37.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Temple City schools average 26.8% 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 Temple City averages 19.2%, which is near 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 Temple City

3 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Temple City ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temple City High
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Strong
76/100
2Longden Elementary
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
62/100
3Cleminson Elementary
El Monte City Strong All-Around
32.2%Solid
59/100
4Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Temple City Unified Building Momentum
0.0%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 Temple City

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.

Oasis Trilingual Community School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 53 students
7:1Private
Love & Care Christian Preschool
Brethren · Grades Pre-K · 5 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Temple City

  • 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 Temple City good?
Temple City's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.8% 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 Temple City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Temple City is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 37.3% 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 Temple City schools compare to the state average?
Temple City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.0 to 75.9, a 40.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Temple City?
Temple City has 4 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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