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Schools in 91748 — Rowland Heights, California

91748 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.5 to 63.6, a 37.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.1
26.5 – 63.6
Avg Exceeded %
25.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 91748 schools perform

The top-ranked school is John A. Rowland High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 14.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91748. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91748 averages 12.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91748 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91748
91748Rowland Heights6Developing
47.9/100
91746La Puente7Developing
39.8/100
-8.1
91750La Verne4Solid
57.0/100
+9.1
91745Hacienda Heights13Developing
48.9/100
+1.0
91744La Puente21Developing
35.7/100
-12.2
91752Jurupa Valley5Developing
35.5/100
-12.4

School archetypes in 91748

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 91748

#SchoolExceededScore
1John A. Rowland High
Rowland Unified Strong All-Around
28.8%Solid
64/100
2Shelyn Elementary
Rowland Unified Solid Base
44.0%Solid
59/100
3Blandford Elementary
Rowland Unified Culture First
29.9%Solid
54/100
4Killian Elementary
Rowland Unified Culture First
25.1%Developing
46/100
5Jellick Elementary
Rowland Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
38/100
6Rowland Elementary
Rowland Unified Building Momentum
6.1%Needs Support
27/100

Schools in 91748 on the map

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 91748

  • 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 Rowland Heights good?
Rowland Heights's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.8% 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 Rowland Heights?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rowland Heights is John A. Rowland High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 28.8% 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 Rowland Heights schools compare to the state average?
Rowland Heights elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.5 to 63.6, a 37.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights 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 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.