Schools in 94040 — Mountain View, California
94040 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.1 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 88.2, a 59.4-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94040 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Springer Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 71.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 41.1% 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 94040 averages 17.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94040 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94040
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94040 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 94040
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springer Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 71.7% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 67.5% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Mountain View High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 82/100 |
| 4 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 80/100 |
| 5 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine | 28.0% | Developing 50/100 |
| 7 | Alta Vista High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 94040 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 94040
- 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
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