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Schools in 94587 — Union City, California

94587 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.4 — 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.9 to 65.5, a 32.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.6
32.9 – 65.5
Avg Exceeded %
24.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94587 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.2% 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 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94587. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94587 averages 18.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94587 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94587
94587Union City9Developing
49.4/100
94588Pleasanton6Strong
77.7/100
+28.3
94585Suisun4Needs Support
27.8/100
-21.6
94589American Canyon5Developing
32.7/100
-16.7
94590Vallejo5Needs Support
24.0/100
-25.5
94583San Ramon9Strong
75.9/100
+26.5

School archetypes in 94587

1 Culture First1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94587 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 94587

#SchoolExceededScore
1Delaine Eastin Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
43.7%Solid
65/100
2James Logan High
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
62/100
3Tom Kitayama Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
36.0%Solid
57/100
4Pioneer Elementary
New Haven Unified Culture First
30.3%Solid
52/100
5Itliong-Vera Cruz
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
47/100
6Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
46/100
7Alvarado Elementary
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
44/100
8Searles Elementary
New Haven Unified On the Rise
10.2%Developing
38/100
9Cesar Chavez Middle
New Haven Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
33/100

Schools in 94587 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 94587

  • 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 Union City good?
Union City's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4/100, which is 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.2% 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 Union City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Union City is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 43.7% 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 Union City schools compare to the state average?
Union City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.9 to 65.5, a 32.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Union City?
Union City 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.