Very Good
#2118 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Joe Michell
Elementary School · Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Livermore, CA
A Livermore Valley Joint Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Elaine Ave., Livermore, CA 94550
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Michell score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Michell sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livermore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,218
Median home value
$1,146,700
Median rent
$2,681/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Emma C. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Michell is listed in Livermore Valley Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Michell
Joe Michell is a public elementary school in Livermore, CA, part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, serving approximately 775 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,118 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Michell
What grades does Joe Michell serve?
Joe Michell serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Joe Michell?
Joe Michell has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Michell?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Michell is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Michell rank in CA?
Joe Michell ranks #2,118 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joe Michell's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Michell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joe Michell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Michell has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joe Michell a charter school?
No, Joe Michell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Michell a Title I school?
No, Joe Michell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Michell?
18.6% of students at Joe Michell qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (925) 606-4738
- Area population (ZIP 94550)
- 49,610
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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