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Schools in 94521 — Concord, California

94521 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.1 — 2.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 54.2, a 27.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.9
26.3 – 54.2
Avg Exceeded %
15.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 94521 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Concord High with a Scope Score of 54 and 10.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94521 averages 19.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94521 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94521
94521Concord8Developing
41.1/100
94520Concord4Needs Support
28.2/100
-12.9
94519Concord4Developing
31.4/100
-9.7
94523Pleasant Hill11Developing
47.9/100
+6.8
94518Concord5Developing
30.6/100
-10.5
94526Danville10Solid
68.4/100
+27.3

School archetypes in 94521

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94521 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 94521

#SchoolExceededScore
1Concord High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Solid
54/100
2Highlands Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Growth Engine
22.3%Developing
49/100
3Silverwood Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
47/100
4Ayers Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
42/100
5Pine Hollow Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise
16.6%Developing
42/100
6Westwood Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
36/100
7Mountain View Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise
10.7%Developing
32/100
8El Dorado Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 94521 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 94521

  • 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 Concord good?
Concord's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.1/100, which is 2.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.9% 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 Concord?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Concord is Concord High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 10.3% 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 Concord schools compare to the state average?
Concord elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.3 to 54.2, a 27.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Concord?
Concord has 8 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.