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Elementary Schools in Hercules, California: Hercules schools average near the state. The 27.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 45.1/100

Hercules, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Ohlone Elementary at 61/100, where 34.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hercules schools average 23.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.6
33.8 – 61.4
Avg Exceeded %
23.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
45.1/100
23.6%+0.3
High1Solid
59.3/100
24.9%+15.6
Middle1Developing
44.1/100
17.6%+1.4

How Hercules schools compare

Hercules has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Ohlone Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 34.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hercules averages 16.6% — near 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 Hercules

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hercules

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ohlone Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Strong All-Around
34.2%Solid
61/100
2Hercules High
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Solid
59/100
3Hercules Middle
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
44/100
4Hanna Ranch Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Culture First
22.5%Developing
40/100
5Lupine Hills Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
34/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · 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 Hercules

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 Hercules good?
Hercules's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1/100, which is within 0.3 points of the state average. 23.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (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 Hercules?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hercules is Ohlone Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 34.2% 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 Hercules schools compare to the state average?
Hercules elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Hercules?
Hercules has 3 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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