Schools in 94547 — Hercules, California
94547 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.0 — 6.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.4 to 65.7, a 30.3-point spread.
How 94547 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hercules High with a Scope Score of 66 and 24.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94547. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94547 averages 16.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94547 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94547
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94547 is classified as 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 94547
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hercules High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Ohlone Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Solid Base | 34.2% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Hercules Middle West Contra Costa Unified On the Rise | 17.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Hanna Ranch Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Lupine Hills Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 35/100 |
Schools in 94547 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 94547
- 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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