Schools in 94541 — Hayward, California
94541 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.0 — 19.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.6 to 46.0, a 34.4-point spread.
How 94541 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hayward High with a Scope Score of 46 and 14.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94541 averages 34.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94541 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94541
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94541 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 94541
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayward High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Manor Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 30/100 |
| 3 | Burbank Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 4 | East Avenue Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 12.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 5 | Longwood Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 6 | Brenkwitz High Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 7 | Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified On the Rise | 4.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 8 | Colonial Acres Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 9 | Harder Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 10 | Royal Sunset (Continuation) San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 11 | Fairview Elementary Hayward Unified Building Momentum | 5.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 12 | Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Hayward Unified On the Rise | 7.3% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Schools in 94541 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 94541
- 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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