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Both outcomes and funding trail the state average
Scope Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data from the California Dept. of Education (CAASPP, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates). They are not official CDE ratings and should not be the sole basis for school decisions. See methodology.
Score Factors
College & career readiness
Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports
5-year trend
Key metrics
ELA scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 270 | 17.8% | 35.2% | 53.0% |
Math scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 271 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 17.7% |
Science (CAST)
| Level | % |
|---|---|
| Exceeded | 8.1% |
| Met | 28.4% |
| Nearly Met | 56.1% |
| Not Met | 7.4% |
| Met+ | 36.5% |
271 students tested · CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually like ELA/Math. Not included in the Scope Score. · Data source: CDE CAST 2025
What other rankings don't show you
Most rating sites report "35% proficient" for El Camino Fundamental High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:
12.2% of students exceeded standard while 23.1% met it. That exceeded rate is 3.5 points below the state average of 15.7%. That's near the San Juan Unified district average of 13.7%. The 1 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 22.1% exceeded — 9.9 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" can reveal how much a school's curriculum challenges students beyond proficiency.
The graduation rate is 97.4% — above the state target. 52.5% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 75.5% of graduates go on to college within a year.
Chronic absenteeism is 21.3%, better than the state average of 34.3%.
School profile
Teachers & staff
District-level salary data from CDE Form J-90 (2024–25). Individual school salaries may vary.
Student demographics
Data source: California Department of Education · District and state averages for comparison
School Funding
Neighborhood profile
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022) · ZIP 95821
Nearby schools
Nearby Elementary Schools
13 within ~3 mi · avg 40
Nearby Middle Schools
4 within ~3 mi · avg 40
K-12 Feeder PathBoundary data
Feeder patterns derived from NCES attendance boundary data. Boundaries are approximate and may have changed — verify with your school district for current assignments.
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
Data source: California Department of Education (2025 test year) · How we score · Explore all schools · Blog