Schools in 94801 — Richmond, California
94801 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 18.2 — 25.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.1 to 26.5, a 16.5-point spread.
How 94801 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Greenwood Academy with a Scope Score of 27 and 0.0% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94801 average 8.6% meeting standard but only 2.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94801. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94801 averages 39.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94801 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 94801
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Academy West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 2 | Washington Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 4 | Peres Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 5 | Verde Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 12/100 |
| 6 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 10/100 |
Schools in 94801 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 94801
- 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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