Schools in 94086 — Sunnyvale, California
94086 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.0 — 8.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.3 to 66.3, a 33.0-point spread.
How 94086 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ponderosa Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94086. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94086 averages 12.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94086 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94086
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94086 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 94086
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponderosa Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 45.5% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Braly Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 31.8% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 32.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 33/100 |
Schools in 94086 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 94086
- 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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