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1001 Elaine Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550-5414
Summary
Joe Michell is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 48.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 357/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 339/1,735 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 786 |
| Low-Income Students | 140 (17.8%) |
| English Learners | 62 (7.9%) |
School Website
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.7% to 69.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.8% to 59.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.0-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Joe Michell compare within the district?
Joe Michell is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joe Michell rank in California?
Joe Michell ranks No. 357 of 1,734 in reading and No. 339 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Joe Michell compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.7% meet the reading standard and 19.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joe Michell compare with other schools in Livermore?
Joe Michell is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Livermore with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LivermoreHow does Joe Michell compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Joe Michell is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 17 K–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joe MichellThis school | 48.1% | 58.9% |
| Junction K-8 | 27.8% | 41.5% |
