Schools in 94804 — Richmond, California
94804 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.2 — 20.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.4 to 48.3, a 35.9-point spread.
How 94804 schools perform
The top-ranked school is John Henry High with a Scope Score of 48 and 10.8% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94804 average 13.2% meeting standard but only 3.7% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94804. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94804 averages 38.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94804 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 94804
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Henry High SBE - John Henry High Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Richmond High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Nystrom Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 5 | Coronado Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 6 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 0.9% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 7 | Stege Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 14/100 |
| 8 | Grant Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 13/100 |
| 9 | Ford Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Schools in 94804 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 94804
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
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- 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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