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Schools in 95334 — Livingston, California

95334 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.7 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.1 to 44.8, a 21.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.7
23.1 – 44.8
Avg Exceeded %
9.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95334 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Livingston High with a Scope Score of 45 and 5.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95334. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95334 averages 15.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95334 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95334
95334Livingston535.7
95336Manteca1331.5-4.2
95337Manteca438.9+3.2
95330Lathrop434.0-1.7
95338Mariposa431.4-4.3
95340Merced1331.4-4.3

School archetypes in 95334

1 On the Rise1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95334 is classified as 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 95334

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Livingston High
Merced Union High Building Momentum
45Merced5.8%21.7%25.1%0.9%
2Campus Park Elementary
Livingston Union On the Rise
39Merced9.0%27.8%8.2%1.8%
3Selma Herndon Elementary
Livingston Union Culture First
38Merced12.5%39.4%12.9%0.8%
4Yamato Colony Elementary
Livingston Union Building Momentum
34Merced14.2%37.2%16.1%0.6%
5Livingston Middle
Livingston Union Building Momentum
23Merced5.5%22.6%16.5%8.1%

Schools in 95334 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 95334

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Livingston good?
Livingston's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7/100, which is 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Livingston?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Livingston is Livingston High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 5.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Livingston schools compare to the state average?
Livingston elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.1 to 44.8, a 21.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Livingston?
Livingston has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.