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Schools in 94589 — Vallejo, California

94589 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.6 to 46.2, a 27.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.5
18.6 – 46.2
Avg Exceeded %
10.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94589 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Donaldson Way Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 20.5% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94589 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94589 averages 26.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94589 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94589
94589Vallejo5Developing
32.7/100
94588Pleasanton6Strong
77.7/100
+45.0
94590Vallejo5Needs Support
24.0/100
-8.8
94587Union City9Developing
49.4/100
+16.7
94591Vallejo8Developing
31.8/100
-1.0
94585Suisun4Needs Support
27.8/100
-4.9

School archetypes in 94589

2 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94589 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 94589

#SchoolExceededScore
1Donaldson Way Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
46/100
2American Canyon Middle
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
39/100
3Dan Mini Elementary
Vallejo City Unified On the Rise
10.9%Developing
36/100
4Johnston Cooper Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
24/100
5Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Vallejo City Unified On the Rise
2.7%Needs Support
19/100

Schools in 94589 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 94589

  • 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 Vallejo good?
Vallejo's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.7/100, which is 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.7% 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 Vallejo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Vallejo is Donaldson Way Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 20.5% 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 Vallejo schools compare to the state average?
Vallejo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.6 to 46.2, a 27.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Vallejo?
Vallejo has 5 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.