Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

685 E. Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551-1899
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,026 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
13,026 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
604 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #316 of all 1,925 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#314 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
33%
60%
47%
44%
29%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
12%
% Hispanic
32%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,956 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,352 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$195 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$239 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,956
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,352
$18,396

Best Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 East Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #99.
Granada High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,234 students
Rank: #1010.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Joe Michell
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1212.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1313.
Livermore High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #1414.
Leo R. Croce Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5650 Scenic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1515.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3951 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1616.
Junction K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1717.
Marylin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Marylin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1818.
Del Valle Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Grades: 7-12
| 106 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 13,026 students.
What is the rank of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is ranked #316 out of 1,925 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?
40% of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $18,352 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 13,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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