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Elementary Schools in Livermore, California: Livermore schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 54.3/100

Livermore, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.3/100 — 9.5 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lawrence Elementary at 78/100, where 51.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Livermore schools average 33.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.6
31.4 – 78.1
Avg Exceeded %
33.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary11Solid
54.3/100
33.8%+9.5
High4Developing
45.0/100
16.5%+1.3
Middle3Solid
50.3/100
30.2%+7.7

How Livermore schools compare

Livermore has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.3/100 — 9.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 51.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Livermore schools average 33.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Livermore averages 12.7% — below 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 Livermore

2 High Ceiling2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Livermore

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lawrence Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
51.5%Strong
78/100
2Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
75/100
3Sunset Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
48.3%Solid
69/100
4Granada High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
31.6%Solid
59/100
5William Mendenhall Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
33.6%Solid
56/100
6Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
34.1%Solid
55/100
7Livermore High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
53/100
8Arroyo Seco Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
52/100
9Leo R. Croce Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Solid
52/100
10Altamont Creek Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
35.6%Developing
50/100
11Andrew N. Christensen Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Developing
49/100
12Joe Michell
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Developing
48/100
13Jackson Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
39.8%Developing
46/100
14East Avenue Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Developing
46/100
15Junction K-8
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
40/100
16Vineyard Alternative
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
38/100
17Marylin Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
31/100
18Del Valle Continuation High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Developing
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 18 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 Livermore

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 Livermore good?
Livermore's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3/100, which is 9.5 points above the state average. 33.8% 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 Livermore?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Livermore is Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 51.5% 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 54.3/100 — 9.5 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 33.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Livermore?
Livermore has 11 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.