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.
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
School archetypes in 94549
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All schools in 94549
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acalanes High Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around | 49.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 80/100 |
| 3 | Lafayette Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 62.7% | Strong 79/100 |
| 5 | Springhill Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 58.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 6 | M. 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
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