Schools in 94560 — Newark, California
94560 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 43.5 — 2.0 points below the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 28.2 to 52.9, a 24.7-point spread.
How 94560 schools perform
Newark 94560's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 43.5 — 2.0 points below the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Birch Grove Intermediate with a composite of 52.9 and 35.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 23.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94560, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.
Chronic absenteeism across 94560 averages 33.3%, below the state average of 18.7%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.