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Schools in 94551 — Livermore, California: 94551 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

94551 has 7 ranked schools in Livermore, averaging a Scope Score of 45.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 94551's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.5 to 73.8, a 46.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94551 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 29.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.8%, itself weighted to 94551's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 94551's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +73 scale-score points across 6 schools in 94551 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94551 averages 13.9%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 94551's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94551 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94551
94551Livermore745.9/100
94550Livermore1.81052.9/100+7.0
94566Pleasanton6.8968.7/100+22.7
94568Dublin7.31170.7/100+24.7
94588Pleasanton7.7674.8/100+28.8
94582San Ramon10.0977.8/100+31.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94551

2 Culture First2 On the Rise1 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94551 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 94551

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range27.5 – 73.8
46.3 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 45.9/1006 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 2 Solid, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Lawrence Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling
51.5%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
2Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
34.1%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100
3Leo R. Croce Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified On the Rise
25.4%71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
4Altamont Creek Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First
35.6%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
5Junction K-8
Livermore Valley Joint Unified On the Rise
11.8%41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
6Marylin Avenue Elementary
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.7%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 46.0/1001 ranked middle schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Andrew N. Christensen Middle
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum
30.6%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94551Methodology · Explore all schools

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 94551

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 94551 (Livermore) good?
94551 has 7 ranked schools in Livermore, averaging a Scope Score of 45.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94551's own mix of school levels. 29.1% 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 94551?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94551 is Lawrence Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 51.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94551 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94551 average a Scope Score of 45.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 94551's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 29.1% vs. 20.8% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 94551?
Zip code 94551 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.