Schools in 94501 — Alameda, California
94501 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.3 — 13.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.0 to 74.6, a 58.6-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Alameda High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.0% 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 5.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94501. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94501 averages 17.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94501 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94501
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94501 is classified as 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 94501
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda High Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 49.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 43.6% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 52.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 6 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 7 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 36.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 8 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified Culture First | 32.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 9 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 10 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified On the Rise | 24.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 11 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 12 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 16/100 |
Schools in 94501 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 94501
- 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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