Schools in 94044 — Pacifica, California: 94044 schools average 8.2 points above the state — but the range is 23.9 points wide.
94044 has 8 ranked schools in Pacifica, averaging a Scope Score of 53.1/100 — 8.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.1 to 60.0, a 23.9-point spread.
How 94044 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oceana High with a Scope Score of 60 and 32.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94044 averages 13.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94044 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94044 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94044 | Pacifica | 8 | Solid 53.1/100 | — |
| 94043 | Mountain View | 5 | Solid 62.2/100 | +9.1 |
| 94040 | Mountain View | 8 | Solid 63.1/100 | +10.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94044
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94044 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 94044
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceana High Jefferson Union High Strong All-Around | 32.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Vallemar Elementary Pacifica Solid Base | 35.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Terra Nova High Jefferson Union High Building Momentum | 21.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica Growth Engine | 23.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 23.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Ortega Elementary Pacifica Culture First | 28.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 7 | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica Building Momentum | 24.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica On the Rise | 13.9% | Developing 36/100 |
Schools in 94044 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