San Marino Unified: San Marino Unified scores are remarkably consistent — a 7.5-point range across all schools.
San Marino Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 80.6/100 — 35.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Carver Elementary at 84/100, where 68.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,375 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 3.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 83.1/100 | 2 | 66.2% | 4.0% |
| Middle | Strong 79.7/100 | 1 | 61.8% | 3.2% |
| High | Strong 76.4/100 | 1 | 49.8% | 2.7% |
San Marino Unified's elementary schools average 83.1/100 — 38.2 points above the state average.
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Marino Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
San Marino Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 80.6/100 — 35.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Strongest level: San Marino Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 83.1.
District-wide elementary growth averages +1.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.
Score range of 7.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
District chronic absenteeism averages 3.5%, 14.4pp below the state average of 17.9%.
District suspension rate averages 0.3%, near the state average of 1.6%.
Carver Elementary leads the district at 84 with 68.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Marino Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
San Marino Unified spends $12,375 per student in current expenditures — $2,439 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Every school in San Marino Unified
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
San Marino Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 83.1 — 38.2 points above the state average of 44.8. 2 of 2 elementary schools score above 70.
Grade-to-grade growth averages +1.6pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Carver Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 68.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carver Elementary San Marino Unified High Ceiling | 68.5% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | Valentine Elementary San Marino Unified High Ceiling | 63.9% | Strong 82/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
San Marino Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 79.7 — 37.0 points above the state average of 42.6. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -5.6pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Huntington Middle with a Scope Score of 80 and 61.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington Middle San Marino Unified High Ceiling | 61.8% | Strong 80/100 |
High Schools (1)
San Marino Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.4 — 32.7 points above the state average of 43.7. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is San Marino High with a Scope Score of 76 and 49.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Marino High San Marino Unified Strong All-Around | 49.8% | Strong 76/100 |
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.
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 resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology