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Schools in 91780 — Temple City, California: 91780 schools average 10.1 points above the state — but the range is 36.9 points wide.

91780 has 4 ranked schools in Temple City, averaging a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.5 to 68.4, a 36.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
54.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
31.5 – 68.4
Avg Exceeded %
26.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91780 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 68 and 37.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 26.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Schools in 91780 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 91780 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91780 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91780
91780Temple City4Solid
54.9/100
91776San Gabriel8Developing
47.9/100
-7.0
91775San Gabriel4Solid
53.7/100
-1.2
91786Upland10Developing
43.1/100
-11.8
91773San Dimas10Solid
58.5/100
+3.6
91789Walnut10Solid
66.8/100
+11.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91780

2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91780 is classified as 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 91780

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temple City High
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.3%Solid
68/100
2Longden Elementary
Temple City Unified Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
62/100
3Cleminson Elementary
El Monte City Growth Engine
32.2%Solid
58/100
4Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Temple City Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 91780Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91780 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 91780

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 91780 (Temple City) good?
91780 has 4 ranked schools in Temple City, averaging a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average. 26.8% 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 91780?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91780 is Temple City High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 37.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91780 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91780 average a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 26.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91780?
Zip code 91780 has 4 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 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. Full methodology and weights.