Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
School District · Livermore, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Evaluating Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Livermore Valley Joint Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lawrence Elementary
Livermore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Livermore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Altamont Creek Elementary
Livermore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#157 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,445
$2,202 vs California median
District size
13,050 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Livermore Valley Joint Unified ranks #157 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Livermore Valley Joint Unified's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawrence Elementary (9.2/10), Emma C. Smith Elementary (8.4/10), and Altamont Creek Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Livermore Valley Joint Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Livermore Valley Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Emma C. Smith Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Altamont Creek Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunset Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Rancho Las Positas Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Granada High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Joe Michell | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Andrew N. Christensen Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Livermore High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | William Mendenhall Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Livermore Valley Joint Unified is a Livermore, California school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 13,050 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $15,445 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Livermore Valley Joint Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lawrence Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Livermore Valley Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Livermore
- Total Enrollment
- 13,050
- Teachers (FTE)
- 606
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Livermore Valley Joint Unified is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified spends $15,445 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Livermore Valley Joint Unified is 21.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Lawrence Elementary is the highest-rated school in Livermore Valley Joint Unified with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Across schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Livermore Valley Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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