Schools in 94949 — Novato, California
94949 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.8 to 47.5, a 18.7-point spread.
How 94949 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Loma Verde Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 22.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94949. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94949 averages 10.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94949 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94949
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All schools in 94949
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Verde Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | San Jose Intermediate Novato Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Hamilton Meadow Park Novato Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 94949 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94949
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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