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Schools in 94043 — Mountain View, California

94043 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.6 — 17.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.5 to 84.9, a 40.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
61.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.4
44.5 – 84.9
Avg Exceeded %
39.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94043 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 64.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.3% 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 94043 averages 10.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94043 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94043
94043Mountain View5Solid
61.6/100
94044Pacifica8Solid
54.7/100
-6.8
94040Mountain View8Solid
63.1/100
+1.5

School archetypes in 94043

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94043 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 94043

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stevenson Elementary
Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling
64.9%Strong
85/100
2Crittenden Middle
Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum
37.9%Solid
64/100
3Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
62/100
4Monta Loma Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Culture First
30.7%Solid
52/100
5Theuerkauf Elementary
Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine
22.7%Developing
44/100

Schools in 94043 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 94043

  • 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 Mountain View good?
Mountain View's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.6/100, which is 17.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.3% 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 Mountain View?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mountain View is Stevenson Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 64.9% 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 Mountain View schools compare to the state average?
Mountain View elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 44.5 to 84.9, a 40.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Mountain View?
Mountain View has 5 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.