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Elementary Schools in Alamo, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 72.7/100

Alamo, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.7/100 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Alamo Elementary at 78/100, where 56.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alamo schools average 46.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.9
67.5 – 78.4
Avg Exceeded %
46.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Alamo schools compare

Alamo's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 67.5 to 78.4, a 10.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Alamo Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 56.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Alamo schools average 46.8% 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 Alamo averages 5.6%, which is above 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 Alamo

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Alamo ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Alamo Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
78Contra Costa56.9%85.8%4.6%0.1%
2Rancho Romero Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
72Contra Costa47.5%78.8%4.7%0.3%
3Stone Valley Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
68Contra Costa35.9%71.1%7.5%3.9%

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alamo

  • 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 Alamo good?
Alamo's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7/100, which is 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.8% 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 Alamo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Alamo is Alamo Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 56.9% 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 Alamo schools compare to the state average?
Alamo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 67.5 to 78.4, a 10.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Alamo?
Alamo has 3 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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