For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,422 students in 94550, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94550, CA are William Mendenhall Middle School, Joe Michell and Vineyard Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94550 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94550, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94550, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Joe Michell
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3951 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
94550, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
47525 Mines Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Livermore Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
543 Sonoma Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Gr: K-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Phoenix High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2253 Fifth St
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94550, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94550, CA include William Mendenhall Middle School, Joe Michell and Vineyard Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in 94550?
5 public middle schools are located in 94550.
What is the racial composition of students in 94550?
94550 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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