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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.

Avg Scope Score
58.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
57.1
26.6 – 83.7
Avg Exceeded %
38.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94538
94538Fremont15Solid
58.7/100
94539Fremont8Strong
84.6/100
+25.9
94536Fremont14Solid
62.7/100
+4.0
94540Hayward3Needs Support
29.8/100
-28.9
94541Hayward12Needs Support
24.0/100
-34.7
94534Fairfield8Solid
51.1/100
-7.6

School archetypes in 94538

4 High Ceiling2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine7 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Irvington High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
61.7%Strong
84/100
2John M. Horner Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
57.2%Strong
79/100
3Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
58.4%Strong
78/100
4O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
71/100
5Harvey Green Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
49.6%Strong
70/100
6J. Haley Durham Elementary
Fremont Unified Growth Engine
40.1%Solid
59/100
7E. M. Grimmer Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
45.5%Solid
59/100
8Joseph Azevada Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
43.1%Solid
58/100
9Steven Millard Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
39.7%Solid
57/100
10John F. Kennedy High
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
56/100
11Circle of Independent Learning
Fremont Unified Culture First
31.6%Solid
50/100
12G. M. Walters Middle
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Developing
49/100
13John Blacow Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
44/100
14Brier Elementary
Fremont Unified Culture First
22.2%Developing
40/100
15Robertson 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

  • 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 Fremont good?
Fremont's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.7/100, which is 14.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 38.7% 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 Fremont?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fremont is Irvington High with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 61.7% 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 Fremont schools compare to the state average?
Fremont elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 38.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.6 to 83.7, a 57.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Fremont?
Fremont has 15 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.