Schools in 94550 — Livermore, California
94550 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.3 — 12.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.7 to 77.0, a 41.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94550 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 56.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 94550 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94550 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94550
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94550 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94550
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling | 56.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Sunset Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 48.3% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Granada High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 31.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | William Mendenhall Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 33.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Livermore High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 22.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 6 | Jackson Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 39.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 7 | Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 26.4% | Solid 50/100 |
| 8 | Joe Michell Livermore Valley Joint Unified Growth Engine | 27.2% | Developing 49/100 |
| 9 | East Avenue Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified Growth Engine | 26.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Del Valle Continuation High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Developing 36/100 |
Schools in 94550 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 94550
- 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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