Schools in 94040 — Mountain View, California: 94040 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94040 has 8 ranked schools in Mountain View, averaging a Scope Score of 63.1/100 — 18.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.4 to 87.1, a 59.7-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94040 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Springer Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 71.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 41.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 94040 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94040 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94040 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94040 | Mountain View | 8 | Solid 63.1/100 | — |
| 94043 | Mountain View | 5 | Solid 62.2/100 | -0.9 |
| 94044 | Pacifica | 8 | Solid 53.1/100 | -10.0 |
| 94030 | Millbrae | 5 | Solid 69.2/100 | +6.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94040
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94040 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 94040
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springer Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 71.7% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 67.5% | Strong 84/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 83/100 |
| 4 | Mountain View High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 5 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View Whisman Growth Engine | 28.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 7 | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Alta Vista High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 94040 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.
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