School Profile · Hayward
Hayward Collegiate Charter: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Hayward Collegiate Charter posts 49% meeting the standard against 43% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
166 West Harder Road, 94544 (opens in new tab)·Alameda County Office of Education·Hayward·Grades K-6·231 students·55% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(650) 520-3915·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
43
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #2,515 statewide · #4 of 6 in Alameda County Office of Education
Hayward Collegiate Charter scores 43 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 56th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “49% proficient” and call it done. Hayward Collegiate Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hayward, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Hayward Collegiate Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
23%
23%
54%
Grade 3 · 46% proficient
25%
16%
59%
Grade 4 · 41% proficient
20%
37%
43%
Grade 5 · 57% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 3.0pp across grades; the floor rises 11.7pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
22.2%
State 21.3%
0.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
49.1%
State 42.7%
6.4pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+3.6pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
15.9%
State 17.9%
2.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 1.6%
0.4pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Elementary
Hayward Collegiate Charte…
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Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic64.5%
White1.3%
Asian6.5%
Black6.5%
Other21.2%
GenderFemale 50.6%Male 49.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 55.4% (8pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
231
249 below CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
8 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$143,069
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$74,659 – $142,988
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Hayward Collegiate Charter in Hayward, 44.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 7.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Hayward Collegiate Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 36.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (51.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (42.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 12.3 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 84 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Low-Income−12.3pp
38.3% vs 50.7% overall · n=71
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−8.2pp
14.7% vs 22.9% overall · n=71
Math · Low-Income−9.4pp
45.5% vs 55.0% overall · n=71
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−9.9pp
13.9% vs 23.8% overall · n=71
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income84 tested
ELA 44.0%·Math 51.2%· +36.4pp vs district
Hispanic91 tested
ELA 42.9%·Math 45.1%· +26.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 24.6pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$108K
$23K above CA median
Median Home Value
$827K
$168K above CA median
Bachelor's+
29%
6pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
2.3 years avg experience
9 teachers · 22% first-year · 33% second-year
Teacher Credentials
40% fully credentialed
40.0% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
22.2%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 51th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
49.1%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 55th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+3.6pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 35th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
15.9%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 53th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 53th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 31 | 23% | 23% | 19% | 35% | 45% | +2 |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 25% | 16% | 31% | 28% | 41% | −4 |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 20% | 37% | 16% | 27% | 57% | +9 |
| Grade 6 | 20 | 25% | 35% | 30% | 10% | 60% | +13 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 31 | 23% | 29% | 29% | 19% | 52% | +6 |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 22% | 31% | 13% | 34% | 53% | +12 |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 22% | 25% | 29% | 24% | 47% | +12 |
| Grade 6 | 20 | 30% | 40% | 15% | 15% | 70% | +35 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 51 | 14% | 12% | 61% | 14% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 84 | 44.0% | +36 | +6 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 91 | 42.9% | +27 | +4 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Collegiate Charter ← | — | 43 | 22.2% | 49.1% | +3.6 | 1.3% |
| Southgate Elementary | 0.9 mi | 44 | 21.9% | 48.6% | +12.4 | 0.7% |
| Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori | 1 mi | 39 | 14.3% | 37.3% | −11.1 | 1.7% |
| Palma Ceia Elementary | 1.5 mi | 37 | 14.8% | 35.3% | +0.8 | 3.1% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2024 · 2025 · rank #1269 → #2515
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Hayward Collegiate Charter a good elementary school?
Hayward Collegiate Charter has a Scope Score of 43 out of 100, placing it in the 56th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,515 statewide. 22.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Hayward Collegiate Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 49.1% of students at Hayward Collegiate Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 22.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 22.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 228 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Hayward Collegiate Charter rank in California?
Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks #2,515 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 56th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Hayward Collegiate Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Hayward Collegiate Charter increases by 3.6 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Hayward Collegiate Charter?
15.9% of students at Hayward Collegiate Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Hayward Collegiate Charter compare to other schools in Hayward?
Hayward Collegiate Charter scores 43/100 (56th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 231 students. Use the schools in Hayward page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Hayward Collegiate Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Hayward Collegiate Charter in Hayward, 44.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 7.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Hayward Collegiate Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 36.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (51.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (42.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 12.3 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 84 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.