Summary:
Zip code 94550 in Livermore, California, is served by 11 public schools within the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district, offering education from kindergarten through 12th grade in a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools, including one alternative and one continuation school.
The area features several standout, high-performing schools, most notably Emma C. Smith Elementary, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide, and Granada High, the top comprehensive high school with a near-perfect graduation rate. Other strong options include Sunset Elementary and William Mendenhall Middle. However, there is a noticeable performance gap between these schools and others in the area, such as East Avenue Middle and Livermore High, which face greater challenges with test scores and student attendance.
The district is above average overall, but families should be aware of significant differences between schools. The alternative schools, Vineyard Alternative and Del Valle Continuation High, serve high-needs students and have very high chronic absenteeism and low test scores, though they maintain commendable graduation rates. Key factors like chronic absenteeism and economic need vary widely and are closely tied to academic outcomes, highlighting an internal equity gap the district is working to address.
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