School Profile · Hayward
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori posts 37% meeting the standard and 14.3% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
951 Palisade Street, 94542 (opens in new tab)·Hayward Unified·Hayward·Grades 1-12·643 students·38% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 370-3334·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
39
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #3,087 statewide · #2 of 21 in Hayward Unified
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori scores 39 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 46th 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 “37% proficient” and call it done. Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hayward, where one in three students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 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.
20%
20%
60%
Grade 3 · 40% proficient
19%
23%
58%
Grade 4 · 42% proficient
13%
24%
63%
Grade 5 · 37% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 6.7pp across grades; the floor slips 2.2pp. 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
14.3%
State 21.3%
7.0pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
37.3%
State 42.7%
5.4pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-11.1pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
14.3%
State 17.9%
3.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.7%
State 1.6%
0.1pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Planning ahead? 2 licensed preschools near this school →
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 60
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley Unified · 2.9 mi
Solid
67/100
Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
63/100
Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
50/100
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
Hispanic46.4%
White14.6%
Asian10.4%
Black3.6%
Other25.0%
GenderFemale 48.7%Male 51.2%Non-binary 0.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 38.0% (26pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
643
557 below CA avg (~1,200)
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
36:1
15 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,824
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$82,468 – $137,376
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori in Hayward, 25.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori trails its district average for low-income students by 4.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (25.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 18.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 131 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Low-Income−18.1pp
23.2% vs 41.3% overall · n=120
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−9.0pp
6.4% vs 15.4% overall · n=120
Math · Hispanic−13.6pp
17.7% vs 31.2% overall · n=156
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−9.6pp
2.0% vs 11.5% overall · n=120
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income131 tested
ELA 25.2%·Math 19.1%· -4.2pp vs district
Hispanic156 tested
ELA 25.6%·Math 17.9%· -1.0pp vs district
Two or More Races38 tested
ELA 42.1%·Math 28.9%· -3.7pp 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 falls by 7.4pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +4.4pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$134K
$49K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.15M
$489K above CA median
Bachelor's+
49%
14pp above 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
11.4 years avg experience
20 teachers · 10% second-year
Teacher Credentials
85% fully credentialed
3.3% 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%
14.3%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 43th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
37.3%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 46th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-11.1pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
14.3%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 56th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.7%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 49th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 55 | 20% | 20% | 25% | 35% | 40% | −3 |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 19% | 23% | 25% | 33% | 42% | −3 |
| Grade 5 | 45 | 13% | 24% | 22% | 40% | 38% | −10 |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 23% | 27% | 32% | 18% | 50% | +3 |
| Grade 7 | 63 | 11% | 37% | 16% | 37% | 48% | −0 |
| Grade 8 | 60 | 10% | 28% | 38% | 23% | 38% | −8 |
| Grade 11 | 42 | 12% | 21% | 36% | 31% | 33% | −14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 54 | 19% | 26% | 22% | 33% | 44% | −1 |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 4% | 31% | 31% | 33% | 35% | −6 |
| Grade 5 | 45 | 11% | 13% | 20% | 56% | 24% | −11 |
| Grade 6 | 45 | 22% | 18% | 22% | 38% | 40% | +5 |
| Grade 7 | 63 | 13% | 22% | 21% | 44% | 35% | +1 |
| Grade 8 | 60 | 12% | 20% | 28% | 40% | 32% | −1 |
| Grade 11 | 42 | 0% | 7% | 14% | 79% | 7% | −16 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 145 | 7% | 20% | 62% | 11% |
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 | 131 | 25.2% | −4 | −13 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 156 | 25.6% | −1 | −13 |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 42.1% | −4 | −19 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori ← | — | 39 | 14.3% | 37.3% | −11.1 | 1.7% |
| Independent Elementary | 2.9 mi | 67 | 41.2% | 67.5% | +6.7 | 0.9% |
| Marshall Elementary | 2.5 mi | 63 | 41.9% | 66.3% | −7.0 | 0.3% |
| Castro Valley Elementary | 2.5 mi | 50 | 30.7% | 57.4% | +0.7 | 0.7% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #1858 → #2346 → #3613 → #3087
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 13 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori a good elementary school?
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori has a Scope Score of 39 out of 100, placing it in the 46th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,087 statewide. 14.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.0 percentage points below 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 Twin Oaks Montessori's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 37.3% of students at Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 14.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 14.3% 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. 295 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori rank in California?
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori ranks #3,087 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 46th 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 Twin Oaks Montessori getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori decreases by 11.1 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. 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 Twin Oaks Montessori?
14.3% of students at Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.7%, 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 Twin Oaks Montessori compare to other schools in Hayward?
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori scores 39/100 (46th 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 643 students. Use the schools in Hayward page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori in Hayward, 25.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori trails its district average for low-income students by 4.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (25.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 18.1 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 131 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.