Elementary Schools in Arcadia, California: Arcadia schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 57.9/100

Arcadia, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.9/100 — 19.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Camino Grove Elementary at 73/100, where 54.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Arcadia schools average 41.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

57.9

State avg: 38.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

43.1

29.6 – 72.8

Avg Exceeded %

41.8%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

4.4%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	7	Solid 57.9/100	41.8%	+19.1
High	1	Strong 76.8/100	37.9%	+30.3
Middle	4	Solid 61.3/100	38.6%	+23.3

How Arcadia schools compare

Arcadia has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.9/100 — 19.1 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Camino Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 54.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Arcadia schools average 41.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Arcadia averages 4.4% — 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 Arcadia

3 Solid Base2 High Ceiling1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Arcadia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Arcadia High Arcadia Unified Strong All-Around	37.9%	Strong 77/100
2	Camino Grove Elementary Arcadia Unified High Ceiling	54.8%	Strong 73/100
3	Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia Unified High Ceiling	55.8%	Strong 73/100
4	Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia Unified Growth Engine	44.4%	Strong 71/100
5	Foothills Middle Arcadia Unified Building Momentum	46.3%	Solid 67/100
6	First Avenue Middle Arcadia Unified Solid Base	38.6%	Solid 62/100
7	Holly Avenue Elementary Arcadia Unified Solid Base	47.8%	Solid 62/100
8	Baldwin Stocker Elementary Arcadia Unified Solid Base	44.8%	Solid 61/100
9	Longley Way Elementary Arcadia Unified Solid Base	37.3%	Solid 54/100
10	Hugo Reid Elementary Arcadia Unified Culture First	38.8%	Solid 53/100
11	Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) Arcadia Unified Building Momentum	25.0%	Developing 46/100
12	Rio Hondo Elementary El Monte City Building Momentum	13.3%	Needs Support 30/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 Arcadia

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.

Holy Angels School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 222 students

13:1Private

Pearl Preparatory School

Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-6 · 155 students

15:1Private

Rio Hondo Prep

Other · Grades 7-12 · 140 students

6:1Private

Barnhart School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 126 students

8:1Private

Arroyo Pacific Academy

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 123 students

10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Arcadia

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Arcadia good?

Arcadia's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.9/100, which is 19.1 points above the state average. 41.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Arcadia?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Arcadia is Camino Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 54.8% 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 Arcadia schools compare to the state average?

Arcadia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.9/100 — 19.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 41.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Arcadia?

Arcadia has 7 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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