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Schools in 94134 — San Francisco, California

94134 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.9 — 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.8 to 58.5, a 45.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
27.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.7
12.8 – 58.5
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94134 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High with a Scope Score of 59 and 17.1% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94134 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +7.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94134 averages 33.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94134 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94134
94134San Francisco7Needs Support
27.9/100
94133San Francisco6Solid
53.3/100
+25.4
94132San Francisco3Solid
60.3/100
+32.5
94131San Francisco7Solid
50.2/100
+22.3
94127San Francisco4Solid
55.4/100
+27.5
94124San Francisco5Needs Support
19.9/100
-8.0

School archetypes in 94134

5 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94134 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 94134

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
59/100
2Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
20.2%Developing
42/100
3King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
7.4%Needs Support
27/100
4Visitacion Valley Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
9.0%Needs Support
22/100
5Hillcrest Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
1.0%Needs Support
19/100
6Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
4.5%Needs Support
14/100
7El Dorado Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
13/100

Schools in 94134 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 94134

  • 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 San Francisco good?
San Francisco's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9/100, which is 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.6% 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 San Francisco?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Francisco is Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 17.1% 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 San Francisco schools compare to the state average?
San Francisco elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.8 to 58.5, a 45.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 7 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.