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Schools in 94580 — San Lorenzo, California

94580 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.6 — 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.8 to 62.1, a 45.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
37.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.3
16.8 – 62.1
Avg Exceeded %
10.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94580 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Arroyo High with a Scope Score of 62 and 17.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94580. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94580 averages 24.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94580 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94580
94580San Lorenzo9Developing
37.6/100
94579San Leandro4Developing
40.1/100
+2.5
94578San Leandro3Developing
30.1/100
-7.5
94582San Ramon9Strong
79.8/100
+42.3
94577San Leandro10Developing
35.6/100
-1.9
94583San Ramon9Strong
75.9/100
+38.4

School archetypes in 94580

1 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94580 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 94580

#SchoolExceededScore
1Arroyo High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
62/100
2East Bay Arts High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
50/100
3Bay Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
48/100
4San Lorenzo High
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
43/100
5Del Rey Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
38/100
6Grant Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
32/100
7Bohannon Middle
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
30/100
8Edendale Middle
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
18/100
9Hesperian Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise
2.5%Needs Support
17/100

Schools in 94580 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 94580

  • 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 Lorenzo good?
San Lorenzo's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.6/100, which is 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.2% 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 Lorenzo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Lorenzo is Arroyo High with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 17.8% 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 Lorenzo schools compare to the state average?
San Lorenzo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.8 to 62.1, a 45.3-point spread.
How many schools are in San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo has 9 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.