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Elementary Schools in Livermore, California

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 54.0/100

Livermore, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.0/100 — 10.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Emma C. Smith Elementary at 77/100, where 56.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Livermore schools average 30.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 17 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.7
33.3 – 77.0
Avg Exceeded %
30.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Livermore schools compare

Livermore's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.0 — 10.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.3 to 77.0, a 43.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 56.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Livermore schools average 30.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Livermore averages 15.6%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Livermore

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Culture First10 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Livermore ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
77/100
2Lawrence Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
51.5%Strong
76/100
3Sunset Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
48.3%Solid
68/100
4Granada High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
31.6%Solid
65/100
5William Mendenhall Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
33.6%Solid
59/100
6Livermore High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
59/100
7Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
34.1%Solid
56/100
8Altamont Creek Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
35.6%Solid
53/100
9Jackson Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
39.8%Solid
53/100
10Leo R. Croce Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Solid
50/100
11Arroyo Seco Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
50/100
12Andrew N. Christensen Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
50/100
13Joe Michell
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Developing
49/100
14East Avenue Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Developing
48/100
15Junction K-8
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
36/100
16Del Valle Continuation High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Developing
36/100
17Marylin Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
33/100

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.

Private Schools in Livermore

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Our Savior Lutheran
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 320 students
12:1Private
Valley Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 209 students
6:1Private
Livermore Valley Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-9 · 130 students
7:1Private
Kings Classical Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 113 students
8:1Private
Fountainhead Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 70 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Livermore

  • 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 Livermore good?
Livermore's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.0/100, which is 10.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.4% 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 Livermore?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Livermore is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 56.8% 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 Livermore schools compare to the state average?
Livermore elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.3 to 77.0, a 43.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Livermore?
Livermore has 17 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.

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