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

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 70.0/100

La Crescenta, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.0/100 — 26.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Vista Elementary at 83/100, where 66.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Crescenta schools average 48.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.7
50.6 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
48.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
70.0/100
48.7%+26.2
High2Strong
80.6/100
44.3%+33.1

How La Crescenta schools compare

La Crescenta has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.0/100 — 26.2 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 66.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. La Crescenta schools average 48.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in La Crescenta averages 5.8% — 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 La Crescenta

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

Every school in La Crescenta

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
46.6%Strong
84/100
2Monte Vista Elementary
Glendale Unified High Ceiling
66.5%Strong
83/100
3Crescenta Valley High
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Strong
77/100
4Valley View Elementary
Glendale Unified High Ceiling
55.3%Strong
75/100
5Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
48.9%Strong
73/100
6Dunsmore Elementary
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
46.6%Solid
69/100
7Mountain Avenue Elementary
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
69/100
8La Crescenta Elementary
Glendale Unified Culture First
31.1%Solid
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 La Crescenta

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.

St. James-Holy Redeemer School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 84 students
12:1Private
First Steps School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 40 students
8:1Private
Elliott Institute
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 19 students
6:1Private
Robbins Nest Preschool
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 12 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Crescenta

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 La Crescenta good?
La Crescenta's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.0/100, which is 26.2 points above the state average. 48.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Crescenta?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Crescenta is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 66.5% 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 La Crescenta schools compare to the state average?
La Crescenta elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.0/100 — 26.2 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 48.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.8% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta has 6 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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