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Schools in 91770 — Rosemead, California: 91770 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

91770 has 12 ranked schools in Rosemead, averaging a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 10.7 points above the state average of 40.1 (a state average weighted to 91770's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.1 to 70.8, a 34.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 91770 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Potrero Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 44.9% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.2%, itself weighted to 91770's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 91770's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +80 scale-score points across 8 schools in 91770 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91770 averages 11.5%, below the state average of 18.3%, weighted to 91770's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91770 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91770
91770Rosemead1250.8/100
91776San Gabriel1.6650.8/100-0.0
91755Monterey Park2.1346.4/100-4.4
91733El Monte2.5937.4/100-13.5
91731El Monte2.8642.2/100-8.6
91801Alhambra3.1750.6/100-0.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91770

4 Culture First3 Strong All-Around2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 91770 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 91770

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range36.1 – 70.8
34.7 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.3% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (11)

avg 49.4/10011 ranked elementary schools6 Solid, 5 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Potrero Heights Elementary
Montebello Unified Growth Engine
44.9%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
2Duff Language Magnet Academy
Garvey Elementary Strong All-Around
44.5%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
3Mildred B. Janson Elementary
Rosemead Elementary Strong All-Around
39.5%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
4Emma W. Shuey Elementary
Rosemead Elementary Culture First
39.0%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
5Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Garvey Elementary Culture First
34.5%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
6Willard (Frances E.) Elementary
Garvey Elementary Building Momentum
24.6%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
7Savannah Elementary
Rosemead Elementary On the Rise
18.3%63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
8Encinita Elementary
Rosemead Elementary Culture First
27.1%62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
9Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Garvey Elementary On the Rise
20.5%60th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
10Sanchez (George I.) Elementary
Garvey Elementary Building Momentum
20.3%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
11Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
Garvey Elementary Culture First
19.4%51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100

High Schools (1)

avg 67.1/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Rosemead High
El Monte Union High Strong All-Around
35.1%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schools in 91770Methodology · 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91770

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 91770 (Rosemead) good?
91770 has 12 ranked schools in Rosemead, averaging a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 10.7 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91770's own mix of school levels. 30.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91770?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91770 is Potrero Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 44.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91770 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91770 average a Scope Score of 50.8/100 — 10.7 points above the state average of 40.1, a state average weighted to zip code 91770's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 30.6% vs. 21.2% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91770?
Zip code 91770 has 12 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.