Schools in 94954 — Petaluma, California
94954 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.5 — 6.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.0 to 72.1, a 42.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94954 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sonoma Mountain Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 50.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.4% 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 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94954. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94954 averages 13.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94954 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94954
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94954 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 94954
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Mountain Elementary Old Adobe Union High Ceiling | 50.7% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Meadow Elementary Waugh Elementary High Ceiling | 50.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Casa Grande High Petaluma Joint Union High Strong All-Around | 22.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Corona Creek Elementary Waugh Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Old Adobe Elementary Charter Old Adobe Union Culture First | 24.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Loma Vista Immersion Academy Old Adobe Union Growth Engine | 18.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 7 | La Tercera Elementary Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | McDowell Elementary Petaluma City Elementary On the Rise | 4.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Schools in 94954 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 94954
- 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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