Elementary Schools in Alameda, California: Alameda schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Alameda, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 16.0 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Frank Otis Elementary at 72/100, where 49.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alameda schools average 38.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 2 Growth Engines and 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 11 | Solid 54.8/100 | 38.5% | +16.0 |
| High | 3 | Solid 53.2/100 | 28.5% | +6.6 |
| Middle | 4 | Solid 51.3/100 | 27.9% | +13.3 |
How Alameda schools compare
Alameda has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 16.0 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Frank Otis Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 49.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Alameda schools average 38.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Alameda averages 12.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Alameda
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Alameda are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Alameda
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda High Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified Growth Engine | 43.6% | Strong 73/100 |
| 3 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified Growth Engine | 49.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 53.5% | Strong 70/100 |
| 5 | Bay Farm Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 54.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 6 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 52.7% | Solid 68/100 |
| 7 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified Growth Engine | 36.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 9 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 10 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified On the Rise | 32.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 11 | Alameda Community Learning Center Alameda Unified On the Rise | 26.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 12 | The Academy of Alameda Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 31.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 13 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 43/100 |
| 14 | Nea Community Learning Center Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 27.4% | Developing 40/100 |
| 15 | Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 16 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 17 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 18 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
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 Alameda
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology
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