Schools in 94609 — Oakland, California
94609 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.4 — 16.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 6.5 to 65.4, a 59.0-point spread.
How 94609 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Peralta Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 46.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 15.6% 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 7.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94609. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94609 averages 38.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94609 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94609
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94609 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 94609
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peralta Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 46.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Emerson Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 23.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Sankofa United Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 4 | Oakland International High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
| 5 | Street Academy Alternative High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 6/100 |
Schools in 94609 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 94609
- 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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