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Schools in 94549 — Lafayette, California

94549 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 78.0 — 34.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 70.8 to 83.3, a 12.4-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
78.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
70.8 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
54.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
5.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94549 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Acalanes High with a Scope Score of 83 and 49.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 54.6% 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 3.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94549. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94549 averages 5.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94549 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94549
94549Lafayette6Strong
78.0/100
94550Livermore10Solid
56.3/100
-21.7
94547Hercules5Developing
50.0/100
-28.1
94551Livermore7Solid
50.8/100
-27.3
94546Castro Valley9Solid
59.1/100
-19.0
94552Castro Valley4Solid
64.7/100
-13.4

School archetypes in 94549

4 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94549

#SchoolExceededScore
1Acalanes High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
83/100
2Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
80/100
3Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
79/100
4Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
62.7%Strong
79/100
5Springhill Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.7%Strong
75/100
6M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum
42.5%Strong
71/100

Schools in 94549 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 94549

  • 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 Lafayette good?
Lafayette's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.0/100, which is 34.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 54.6% 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 Lafayette?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lafayette is Acalanes High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 49.9% 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 Lafayette schools compare to the state average?
Lafayette elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 54.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 70.8 to 83.3, a 12.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has 6 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.