Schools in 94590 — Vallejo, California
94590 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.0 — 19.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.8 to 37.4, a 20.7-point spread.
How 94590 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Vallejo High with a Scope Score of 37 and 9.0% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94590 average 15.5% meeting standard but only 4.2% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94590 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94590 averages 47.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94590 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94590
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94590 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 94590
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo High Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Federal Terrace Elementary Vallejo City Unified On the Rise | 4.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 3 | Grace Patterson Elementary Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 4 | John Finney High (Continuation) Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 5 | Highland Elementary Vallejo City Unified On the Rise | 3.3% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 94590 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 94590
- 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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