Schools in 93204 — Avenal, California
93204 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.7 — 16.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.2 to 43.6, a 28.4-point spread.
How 93204 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Avenal High with a Scope Score of 44 and 8.0% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93204 average 12.7% meeting standard but only 3.4% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93204 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93204 averages 22.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 93204 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93204
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93204 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 93204
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avenal High Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 44 | Kings | 8.0% | 26.0% | 16.5% | 9.8% |
| 2 | Avenal Elementary Reef-Sunset Unified On the Rise | 34 | Kings | 5.1% | 16.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Reef Sunset Middle Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Kings | 2.3% | 12.6% | 14.4% | 10.6% |
| 4 | Sunrise Continuation High Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 22 | Kings | 0.0% | 0.0% | 46.7% | 4.5% |
| 5 | Tamarack Elementary Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 15 | Kings | 1.6% | 8.6% | 21.2% | 5.4% |
Schools in 93204 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 93204
- 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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