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Schools in 94134 — San Francisco, California: 7 schools. Average score 16.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

94134 has 7 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 28.2/100 — 16.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.7 to 50.7, a 35.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
28.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.1
15.7 – 50.7
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94134 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High with a Scope Score of 51 and 17.1% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 94134 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +7.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94134 averages 33.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94134 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94134
94134San Francisco7Needs Support
28.2/100
94133San Francisco6Solid
52.1/100
+23.9
94132San Francisco3Solid
58.6/100
+30.4
94131San Francisco7Developing
49.0/100
+20.8
94127San Francisco4Solid
54.1/100
+25.9
94124San Francisco7Needs Support
27.5/100
-0.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94134

5 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94134 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94134

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
51/100
2Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
20.2%Developing
40/100
3King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
7.4%Developing
31/100
4Hillcrest Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
1.0%Needs Support
24/100
5Visitacion Valley Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
9.0%Needs Support
19/100
6Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
4.5%Needs Support
18/100
7El Dorado Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
16/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94134Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94134 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94134

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 94134 (San Francisco) good?
94134 has 7 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 28.2/100 — 16.6 points below the state average. 8.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94134?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94134 is Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 17.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94134 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94134 average a Scope Score of 28.2/100 — 16.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 8.6% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94134?
Zip code 94134 has 7 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.