Elementary Schools in Alameda, California: Alameda schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Alameda, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 18.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Amelia Earhart Elementary at 77/100, where 53.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alameda schools average 40.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 9 | Solid 62.3/100 | 40.5% | +18.5 |
| High | 4 | Solid 56.6/100 | 27.3% | +9.1 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 53.5/100 | 28.3% | +13.1 |
How Alameda schools compare
Alameda has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 18.5 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Amelia Earhart Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 53.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Alameda schools average 40.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.
Chronic absenteeism in Alameda averages 11.1% — below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Alameda
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Every school in Alameda
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 53.5% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Bay Farm Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 54.6% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Alameda High Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 49.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 43.6% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 52.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 7 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 42.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 9 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 36.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 10 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified Culture First | 32.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 11 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 12 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 13 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 14 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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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