Schools in 92309 — Baker, California
92309 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.9 — 19.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.6 to 34.8, a 18.2-point spread.
How 92309 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Baker High with a Scope Score of 35 and 4.5% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92309 average 10.9% meeting standard but only 1.5% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92309 averages 18.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92309 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92309
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All schools in 92309
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker High Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Baker Junior High Baker Valley Unified Culture First | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 3 | Baker Elementary Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 92309 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92309
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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