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.
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
School archetypes in 94521
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Growth Engine | 22.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Silverwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Ayers Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 21.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Pine Hollow Middle Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 16.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Westwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 7 | Mountain View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 10.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 8 | El 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
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