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Schools in 94546 — Castro Valley, California

94546 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.1 — 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 75.8, a 53.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.3
22.5 – 75.8
Avg Exceeded %
34.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94546 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Proctor Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 53.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94546. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94546 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94546 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94546
94546Castro Valley9Solid
59.1/100
94545Hayward5Developing
38.9/100
-20.2
94547Hercules5Developing
50.0/100
-9.1
94544Hayward8Needs Support
25.0/100
-34.1
94549Lafayette6Strong
78.0/100
+19.0
94550Livermore10Solid
56.3/100
-2.7

School archetypes in 94546

2 Strong All-Around2 Solid Base1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94546 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 94546

#SchoolExceededScore
1Proctor Elementary
Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling
53.8%Strong
76/100
2Castro Valley High
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
30.4%Strong
70/100
3Creekside Middle
Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Solid
70/100
4Chabot Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine
42.4%Solid
66/100
5Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Solid Base
41.9%Solid
64/100
6Vannoy Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Solid Base
37.6%Solid
62/100
7Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
30.7%Solid
51/100
8Stanton Elementary
Castro Valley Unified Culture First
30.0%Solid
50/100
9Redwood Continuation High
Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
23/100

Schools in 94546 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 94546

  • 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 Castro Valley good?
Castro Valley's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1/100, which is 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.3% 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 Castro Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Castro Valley is Proctor Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 53.8% 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 Castro Valley schools compare to the state average?
Castro Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.5 to 75.8, a 53.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley has 9 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.