Schools in 94044 — Pacifica, California
94044 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.7 — 11.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.2 to 67.2, a 32.9-point spread.
How 94044 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oceana High with a Scope Score of 67 and 32.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94044 averages 13.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94044 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94044
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94044 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 94044
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceana High Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around | 32.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Terra Nova High Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around | 21.2% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Vallemar Elementary Pacifica Solid Base | 35.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica Growth Engine | 23.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 23.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | Ortega Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 28.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 8 | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica On the Rise | 13.9% | Developing 34/100 |
Schools in 94044 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 94044
- 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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