Schools in 94040 — Mountain View, California: 94040 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94040 has 7 ranked schools in Mountain View, averaging a Scope Score of 61.0/100 — 20.0 points above the state average of 41.0 (a state average weighted to 94040's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.6 to 85.1, a 60.5-point spread. 5 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 85 and 71.7% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 41.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.6%, itself weighted to 94040's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 94040's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +82 scale-score points across 4 schools in 94040 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94040 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 94040's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94040 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94040 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94040 | Mountain View | — | 7 | 61.0/100 | — |
| 94024 | Los Altos | 1.5 | 4 | 80.0/100 | +19.0 |
| 94043 | Mountain View | 1.7 | 5 | 58.2/100 | -2.7 |
| 94022 | Los Altos | 1.8 | 6 | 83.0/100 | +22.0 |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale | 3.1 | 9 | 70.5/100 | +9.6 |
| 94306 | Palo Alto | 3.3 | 8 | 77.9/100 | +17.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94040
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All schools in 94040
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springer Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 71.7% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 67.5% | Strong 82/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View Whisman High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 4 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 28.0% | Solid 44/100 |
| 5 | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View Whisman Building Momentum | 41.4% | Strong 63/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Alta Vista High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High continuation high school | 0.0% | Strong 30/100 · 83rd in class |
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