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Schools in 93203 — Arvin, California

93203 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.1 — 9.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.1 to 44.1, a 21.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.0
23.1 – 44.1
Avg Exceeded %
7.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 93203 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Arvin High with a Scope Score of 44 and 9.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93203 averages 13.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93203 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93203
93203Arvin534.1
93204Avenal527.7-6.4
93210Coalinga330.1-4.0
93212Corcoran331.2-2.9

School archetypes in 93203

3 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93203 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93203

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Arvin High
Kern High Building Momentum
44Kern9.3%33.1%22.9%5.9%
2El Camino Real Elementary
Arvin Union On the Rise
39Kern12.1%30.3%11.1%0.1%
3Sierra Vista Elementary
Arvin Union Culture First
35Kern7.8%22.9%14.1%0.1%
4Bear Mountain Elementary
Arvin Union Culture First
29Kern3.7%16.2%14.5%0.2%
5Di Giorgio Elementary
Di Giorgio Elementary Culture First
23Kern2.9%11.2%7.0%0.3%

Schools in 93203 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 93203

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Arvin good?
Arvin's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.1/100, which is 9.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Arvin?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Arvin is Arvin High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 9.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Arvin schools compare to the state average?
Arvin elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.1 to 44.1, a 21.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Arvin?
Arvin has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.