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Schools in 94578 — San Leandro, California

94578 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.1 — 13.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.1 to 38.0, a 17.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
30.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.8
20.1 – 38.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94578 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Monroe Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 14.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94578. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94578 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94578 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94578
94578San Leandro3Developing
30.1/100
—
94577San Leandro10Developing
35.6/100
+5.6
94579San Leandro4Developing
40.1/100
+10.0
94580San Lorenzo9Developing
37.6/100
+7.5
94574St. Helena3Solid
55.9/100
+25.8
94582San Ramon9Strong
79.8/100
+49.7

School archetypes in 94578

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94578 is classified as 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 94578

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monroe Elementary
San Leandro Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
38/100
2Jefferson Elementary
San Leandro Unified On the Rise
9.5%Developing
32/100
3Hillside Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
20/100

Schools in 94578 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 94578

  • 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 San Leandro good?
San Leandro's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.1/100, which is 13.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% 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 San Leandro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Leandro is Monroe Elementary with a Scope Score of 38/100 and 14.8% 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 San Leandro schools compare to the state average?
San Leandro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.1 to 38.0, a 17.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Leandro?
San Leandro has 3 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.

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