Elementary Schools in Livermore, California: Livermore students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
Livermore, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.7/100 — 10.9 points above the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Lawrence Elementary at 74/100, where 51.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Livermore schools average 33.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Of 11 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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The overview describes elementary schools. The lists below separate elementary, middle and high schools, so each school’s standing stays within its own comparison group. Open a profile to see the underlying results, student support and questions to ask on a visit.
Every school in Livermore
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed
Elementary Schools (11)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 51.5% | 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100 |
| 2 | Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 56.8% | 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100 |
| 3 | Sunset Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 48.3% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100 |
| 4 | Rancho Las Positas Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 34.1% | 77th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100 |
| 5 | Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 26.4% | 72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100 |
| 6 | Leo R. Croce Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 25.4% | 71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100 |
| 7 | Altamont Creek Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 35.6% | 70th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100 |
| 8 | Jackson Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 39.8% | 66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100 |
| 9 | Joe Michell Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 27.2% | 65th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100 |
| 10 | Junction K-8 Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 11.8% | 41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100 |
| 11 | Marylin Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 14.7% | 28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Mendenhall Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 33.6% | 82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100 |
| 2 | Andrew N. Christensen Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 30.6% | 72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100 |
| 3 | East Avenue Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 26.4% | 63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 |
High Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granada High Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 31.6% | 80th percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100 |
| 2 | Livermore High Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 22.0% | 65th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100 |
| 3 | Vineyard Alternative Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 10.8% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 41/100 |
| 4 | Del Valle Continuation High Livermore Valley Joint Unified continuation high school | 1.4% | 88th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 32/100 |
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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.
Elementary school archetypes in Livermore
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Livermore are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Private Schools in Livermore
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology