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Schools in 93234 — Huron, California

93234 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.3 — 22.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.9 to 27.5, a 10.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
21.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.6
16.9 – 27.5
Avg Exceeded %
2.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
37.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93234 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Huron Elementary with a Scope Score of 28 and 6.7% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93234 average 10.5% meeting standard but only 2.8% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93234. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93234 averages 37.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93234 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93234
93234Huron321.3
93230Hanford1945.0+23.7
93240Lake Isabella328.3+6.9
93242Laton334.3+13.0
93243Gorman341.3+20.0

All schools in 93234

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Huron Elementary
Coalinga-Huron Unified Building Momentum
28Fresno6.7%18.1%22.8%2.8%
2Huron Middle
Coalinga-Huron Unified Building Momentum
20Fresno1.7%11.6%24.4%7.3%
3Chesnut High (Continuation)
Coalinga-Huron Unified Building Momentum
17Fresno0.0%1.7%66.1%10.4%

Schools in 93234 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 93234

  • 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 Huron good?
Huron's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 21.3/100, which is 22.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 2.8% 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 Huron?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Huron is Huron Elementary with a Scope Score of 28/100 and 6.7% 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 Huron schools compare to the state average?
Huron elementary schools average a Scope Score of 21.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 2.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 37.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.9 to 27.5, a 10.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Huron?
Huron has 3 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.