Schools in 94501 — Alameda, California: 94501 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94501 has 16 ranked schools in Alameda, averaging a Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 9.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.6 to 75.4, a 60.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Frank Otis Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 49.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 5.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94501. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94501 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94501 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | Alameda | 16 | Solid 53.8/100 | — |
| 94503 | American Canyon | 4 | Developing 49.5/100 | -4.3 |
| 94505 | Discovery Bay | 3 | Developing 45.1/100 | -8.8 |
| 94506 | Danville | 4 | Strong 80.0/100 | +26.2 |
| 94507 | Alamo | 3 | Strong 70.6/100 | +16.8 |
| 94509 | Antioch | 17 | Needs Support 28.5/100 | -25.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94501
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94501 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 94501
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 49.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 43.6% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified High Ceiling | 52.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Alameda High Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Solid 68/100 |
| 5 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 36.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 61/100 |
| 8 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 32.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 9 | Alameda Community Learning Center Alameda Unified Growth Engine | 26.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 10 | The Academy of Alameda Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 31.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 11 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 12 | Nea Community Learning Center Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 27.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 13 | Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 43/100 |
| 14 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 15 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified On the Rise | 24.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 16 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 94501 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