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.
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
School archetypes in 94589
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donaldson Way Elementary Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | American Canyon Middle Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Dan Mini Elementary Vallejo City Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Johnston Cooper Elementary Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 5 | Solano 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
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