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Schools in 94551 — Livermore, California

94551 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.8 — 7.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.3 to 76.3, a 43.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
50.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.0
33.3 – 76.3
Avg Exceeded %
29.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94551 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 51.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.1% 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 94551 averages 14.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94551 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94551
94551Livermore7Solid
50.8/100
94550Livermore10Solid
56.3/100
+5.6
94552Castro Valley4Solid
64.7/100
+13.9
94549Lafayette6Strong
78.0/100
+27.3
94553Martinez8Developing
48.8/100
-1.9
94547Hercules5Developing
50.0/100
-0.8

School archetypes in 94551

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94551 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 94551

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lawrence Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
51.5%Strong
76/100
2Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Growth Engine
34.1%Solid
56/100
3Altamont Creek Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
35.6%Solid
53/100
4Leo R. Croce Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified On the Rise
25.4%Solid
50/100
5Andrew N. Christensen Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
50/100
6Junction K-8
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
36/100
7Marylin Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
33/100

Schools in 94551 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 94551

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.8/100, which is 7.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.1% 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 Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 51.5% 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 50.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.3 to 76.3, a 43.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Livermore?
Livermore has 7 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.