Schools in 94080 — South San Francisco, California: 12 schools. Average score 7.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94080 has 12 ranked schools in South San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 37.3/100 — 7.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.7 to 58.0, a 45.3-point spread.
How 94080 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Buri Buri Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94080 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94080 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94080 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94080 | South San Francisco | 12 | Developing 37.3/100 | — |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale | 3 | Developing 44.2/100 | +6.9 |
| 94086 | Sunnyvale | 4 | Solid 52.0/100 | +14.7 |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale | 9 | Strong 71.7/100 | +34.4 |
| 94070 | San Carlos | 3 | Strong 81.1/100 | +43.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94080
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94080 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 94080
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buri Buri Elementary South San Francisco Unified Solid Base | 37.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | El Camino High South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Westborough Middle South San Francisco Unified Growth Engine | 24.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Ponderosa Elementary South San Francisco Unified Culture First | 20.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | South San Francisco High South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 20.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 21.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Sunshine Gardens Elementary South San Francisco Unified On the Rise | 13.3% | Developing 43/100 |
| 8 | Spruce Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 9 | Parkway Heights Middle South San Francisco Unified On the Rise | 8.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Martin Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 3.9% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 11 | Baden High (Continuation) South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 12 | Los Cerritos Elementary South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 3.7% | Needs Support 13/100 |
Schools in 94080 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