Schools in 94549 — Lafayette, California: 94549 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94549 has 6 ranked schools in Lafayette, averaging a Scope Score of 73.2/100 — 28.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 66.7 to 78.8, a 12.0-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94549 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 54.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 3.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94549. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94549 averages 5.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94549 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94549 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94549 | Lafayette | 6 | Strong 73.2/100 | — |
| 94550 | Livermore | 11 | Solid 52.1/100 | -21.1 |
| 94547 | Hercules | 5 | Developing 47.7/100 | -25.4 |
| 94551 | Livermore | 7 | Solid 50.8/100 | -22.4 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | 10 | Solid 56.3/100 | -16.9 |
| 94552 | Castro Valley | 4 | Solid 66.0/100 | -7.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94549
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All schools in 94549
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 62.7% | Strong 76/100 |
| 3 | Lafayette Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Acalanes High Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around | 49.9% | Strong 74/100 |
| 5 | Springhill Elementary Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum | 58.7% | Solid 68/100 |
| 6 | M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum | 42.5% | Solid 67/100 |
Schools in 94549 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