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Schools in 94553 — Martinez, California: 94553 schools average 3.0 points above the state — but the range is 44.9 points wide.

94553 has 9 ranked schools in Martinez, averaging a Scope Score of 47.9/100 — 3.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.1 to 66.0, a 44.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.9
21.1 – 66.0
Avg Exceeded %
20.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94553 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Morello Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 41.4% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 7.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94553. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94553 averages 20.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94553 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94553
94553Martinez9Developing
47.9/100
94552Castro Valley4Solid
66.0/100
+18.1
94551Livermore7Solid
50.8/100
+2.9
94555Fremont3Solid
68.7/100
+20.9
94550Livermore11Solid
52.1/100
+4.2
94556Moraga5Strong
74.7/100
+26.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94553

2 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 94553

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Morello Park Elementary
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
41.4%Solid
66/100
2John Swett Elementary
Martinez Unified Culture First
31.4%Solid
58/100
3Alhambra Senior High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Solid
55/100
4Martinez Junior High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Solid
52/100
5Hidden Valley Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
24.4%Solid
51/100
6Briones (Alternative)
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Developing
45/100
7John Muir Elementary
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
24.0%Developing
45/100
8Las Juntas Elementary
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
38/100
9Vicente Martinez High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 94553Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94553 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 94553

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 94553 (Martinez) good?
94553 has 9 ranked schools in Martinez, averaging a Scope Score of 47.9/100 — 3.0 points above the state average. 20.2% 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 94553?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94553 is Morello Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 41.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94553 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94553 average a Scope Score of 47.9/100 — 3.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.2% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94553?
Zip code 94553 has 9 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.