Schools in 94518 — Concord, California
94518 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.6 — 13.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.8 to 38.9, a 21.1-point spread.
How 94518 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Woodside Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 16.4% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94518 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94518 averages 29.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94518 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94518
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94518 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 94518
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 16.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | El Monte Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Ygnacio Valley High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Ygnacio Valley Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 5 | Oak Grove Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 94518 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 94518
- 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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