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Schools in 94545 — Hayward, California

94545 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9 — 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.7 to 49.6, a 20.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.0
29.7 – 49.6
Avg Exceeded %
14.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94545 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mt. Eden High with a Scope Score of 50 and 13.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94545 averages 23.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 94545 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94545
94545Hayward5Developing
38.9/100
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94544Hayward8Needs Support
25.0/100
-13.9
94546Castro Valley9Solid
59.1/100
+20.2
94547Hercules5Developing
50.0/100
+11.0
94541Hayward12Needs Support
24.0/100
-14.9
94549Lafayette6Strong
78.0/100
+39.1

School archetypes in 94545

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94545 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 94545

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mt. Eden High
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
50/100
2Southgate Elementary
Hayward Unified Growth Engine
21.9%Developing
44/100
3Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
38/100
4Eden Gardens Elementary
Hayward Unified On the Rise
10.3%Developing
33/100
5Lorin A. Eden Elementary
Hayward Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Needs Support
30/100

Schools in 94545 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 94545

  • 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 Hayward good?
Hayward's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.9/100, which is 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.9% 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 Hayward?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hayward is Mt. Eden High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 13.8% 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 Hayward schools compare to the state average?
Hayward elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.7 to 49.6, a 20.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Hayward?
Hayward has 5 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.

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