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Schools in 94025 — Menlo Park, California

94025 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.4 — 15.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.2 to 83.1, a 61.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
61.9
21.2 – 83.1
Avg Exceeded %
32.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94025 schools perform

The top-ranked school is La Entrada Middle with a Scope Score of 83 and 59.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94025 averages 16.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94025 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94025
94025Menlo Park7Solid
59.4/100
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.6/100
+24.2
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
+8.7
94022Los Altos5Strong
83.8/100
+24.4
94030Millbrae5Strong
71.6/100
+12.2
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
43.4/100
-16.0

School archetypes in 94025

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94025 is classified as On the Rise — 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

All schools in 94025

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Entrada Middle
Las Lomitas Elementary High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
83/100
2Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
81/100
3Hillview Middle
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
78/100
4Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High Strong All-Around
39.5%Solid
69/100
5Tide Academy
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
17.9%Solid
54/100
6Garfield Elementary
Redwood City Elementary On the Rise
1.5%Needs Support
30/100
7Belle Haven Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 94025 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 94025

  • 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 Menlo Park good?
Menlo Park's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.4/100, which is 15.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.8% 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 Menlo Park?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Menlo Park is La Entrada Middle with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 59.9% 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 Menlo Park schools compare to the state average?
Menlo Park elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.2 to 83.1, a 61.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park has 7 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.