Schools in 94538 — Fremont, California
94538 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.7 — 14.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 83.7, a 57.1-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94538 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Irvington High with a Scope Score of 84 and 61.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 94538 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94538 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94538
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94538 is classified as 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 94538
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irvington High Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 61.7% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | John M. Horner Middle Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 57.2% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Lila Bringhurst Elementary Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 58.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 4 | O. N. Hirsch Elementary Fremont Unified High Ceiling | 54.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Harvey Green Elementary Fremont Unified Strong All-Around | 49.6% | Strong 70/100 |
| 6 | J. Haley Durham Elementary Fremont Unified Growth Engine | 40.1% | Solid 59/100 |
| 7 | E. M. Grimmer Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 45.5% | Solid 59/100 |
| 8 | Joseph Azevada Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 43.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 9 | Steven Millard Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 39.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 10 | John F. Kennedy High Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 26.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 11 | Circle of Independent Learning Fremont Unified Culture First | 31.6% | Solid 50/100 |
| 12 | G. M. Walters Middle Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 13 | John Blacow Elementary Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 14 | Brier Elementary Fremont Unified Culture First | 22.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 15 | Robertson High (Continuation) Fremont Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 94538 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 94538
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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