Schools in 94618 — Oakland, California
94618 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.4 — 18.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 53.3 to 67.3, a 14.0-point spread.
How 94618 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hillcrest with a Scope Score of 67 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.0% 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 9.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94618. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94618 averages 13.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94618 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 94618
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 50.9% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Chabot Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 47.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 3 | Claremont Middle Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 30.6% | Solid 53/100 |
Schools in 94618 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 94618
- 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