Very Good
#1877 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Highland Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Arcadia Unified · Arcadia, CA
An Arcadia Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Virginia Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006
- Math 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Oaks Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Oaks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,064/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcadia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,511
Median home value
$1,187,600
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
55.7%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre Community Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Barnhart SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Barnhart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Arcadia Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Oaks Elementary is listed in Arcadia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Oaks Elementary
Highland Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Arcadia, CA, part of Arcadia Unified, serving approximately 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,877 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Oaks Elementary
What grades does Highland Oaks Elementary serve?
Highland Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Oaks Elementary?
Highland Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Oaks Elementary rank in CA?
Highland Oaks Elementary ranks #1,877 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Highland Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Oaks Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Highland Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highland Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Oaks Elementary?
22.8% of students at Highland Oaks Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (626) 821-8354
- Area population (ZIP 91006)
- 32,106
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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