Schools in 94560 — Newark, California
94560 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.1 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.4 to 59.7, a 48.4-point spread.
How 94560 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Newark Memorial High with a Scope Score of 60 and 16.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 19.0% 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 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94560. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94560 averages 29.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94560 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 94560
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Memorial High Newark Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Birch Grove Intermediate Newark Unified Building Momentum | 35.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 30.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 29.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Newark Middle Newark Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | Coyote Hills Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | August Schilling Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 8 | Bridgepoint High Newark Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 11/100 |
Schools in 94560 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.
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