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

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 70.9/100

Los Alamitos, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 32.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary at 82/100, where 72.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Alamitos schools average 52.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.9
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.5
59.1 – 81.5
Avg Exceeded %
52.5%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Strong
70.9/100
52.5%+32.1
High1Solid
66.6/100
30.5%+20.0
Middle2Solid
59.4/100
38.3%+21.4

How Los Alamitos schools compare

Los Alamitos has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 32.1 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 72.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Los Alamitos schools average 52.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Los Alamitos averages 6.0% — 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 Los Alamitos

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Los Alamitos

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling
72.3%Strong
82/100
2Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified High Ceiling
58.7%Strong
79/100
3Rossmoor Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum
50.4%Solid
69/100
4Oak Middle
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Solid
67/100
5Los Alamitos High
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
30.5%Solid
67/100
6Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Solid
66/100
7Los Alamitos Elementary
Los Alamitos Unified Strong All-Around
37.0%Solid
59/100
8Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos Unified Building Momentum
34.6%Solid
52/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 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 Los Alamitos

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.

Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 6 students
3:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Alamitos

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 Los Alamitos good?
Los Alamitos's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.9/100, which is 32.1 points above the state average. 52.5% 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 Los Alamitos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Alamitos is Jack L. Weaver Elementary with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 72.3% 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 Los Alamitos schools compare to the state average?
Los Alamitos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 32.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 52.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Los Alamitos?
Los Alamitos has 5 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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