Schools in 94080 — South San Francisco, California
94080 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.7 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.7 to 64.7, a 47.9-point spread.
How 94080 schools perform
The top-ranked school is El Camino High with a Scope Score of 65 and 30.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94080 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94080 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94080
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94080 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 94080
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Camino High South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Buri Buri Elementary South San Francisco Unified Solid Base | 37.5% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | South San Francisco High South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 20.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Westborough Middle South San Francisco Unified Growth Engine | 24.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Ponderosa Elementary South San Francisco Unified Culture First | 20.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 6 | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 21.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Sunshine Gardens Elementary South San Francisco Unified On the Rise | 13.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | Parkway Heights Middle South San Francisco Unified On the Rise | 8.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 9 | Spruce Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 10 | Martin Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 3.9% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 11 | Baden High (Continuation) South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 12 | Los Cerritos Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 3.7% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 94080 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 94080
- 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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