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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.

Avg Scope Score
56.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.3
35.7 – 77.0
Avg Exceeded %
31.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94550
94550Livermore10Solid
56.3/100
94549Lafayette6Strong
78.0/100
+21.7
94551Livermore7Solid
50.8/100
-5.6
94552Castro Valley4Solid
64.7/100
+8.3
94547Hercules5Developing
50.0/100
-6.4
94553Martinez8Developing
48.8/100
-7.5

School archetypes in 94550

2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
77/100
2Sunset Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
48.3%Solid
68/100
3Granada High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around
31.6%Solid
65/100
4William Mendenhall Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
33.6%Solid
59/100
5Livermore High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
22.0%Solid
59/100
6Jackson Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
39.8%Solid
53/100
7Arroyo Seco Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
50/100
8Joe Michell
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Growth Engine
27.2%Developing
49/100
9East Avenue Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Growth Engine
26.4%Developing
48/100
10Del 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

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 Livermore good?
Livermore's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.3/100, which is 12.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.3% 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 Livermore?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Livermore is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 56.8% 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 Livermore schools compare to the state average?
Livermore elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.7 to 77.0, a 41.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Livermore?
Livermore has 10 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.