Top Rankings
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,966 students in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
12,966 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
597 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #318 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
83 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,904 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,167 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
116 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,510 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,150 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,077
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
915
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
978
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
931
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
969
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
930
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
945
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
934
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
987
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,053
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,127
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,040
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,080
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,437 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$195 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$239 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,026
$19,801
Spending / Student
$18,437
$18,236
Best Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E. Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Granada High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #1010.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1111.
Joe Michell
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1212.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1313.
Livermore High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #1414.
Leo R. Croce Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5650 Scenic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1515.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3951 E. Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1616.
Junction K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Grades: K-8
| 863 students
Rank: #1717.
Marylin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marylin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1818.
Del Valle Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 12,966 students.
What is the rank of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is ranked #318 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District?
42% of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,437 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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