Schools in 94621 — Oakland, California
94621 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 22.6 — 21.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.0 to 30.1, a 18.1-point spread.
How 94621 schools perform
The top-ranked school is EnCompass Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 3.7% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94621 average 13.3% meeting standard but only 3.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94621 averages 30.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94621 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94621
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94621 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 94621
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EnCompass Academy Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 3.7% | Developing 30/100 |
| 2 | ACORN Woodland Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 3 | Highland Community Oakland Unified On the Rise | 1.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 4 | Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 5 | Greenleaf Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 6 | East Oakland Pride Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 1.5% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Schools in 94621 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 94621
- 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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