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.
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
School archetypes in 94546
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proctor Elementary Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling | 53.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Castro Valley High Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 30.4% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Creekside Middle Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 40.4% | Solid 70/100 |
| 4 | Chabot Elementary Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 42.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Marshall Elementary Castro Valley Unified Solid Base | 41.9% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Vannoy Elementary Castro Valley Unified Solid Base | 37.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Castro Valley Elementary Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 30.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 8 | Stanton Elementary Castro Valley Unified Culture First | 30.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 9 | Redwood 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
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