Schools in 93240 — Lake Isabella, California
93240 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.3 — 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.9 to 32.6, a 8.7-point spread.
How 93240 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Kern Valley High with a Scope Score of 33 and 4.2% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93240 average 20.7% meeting standard but only 4.8% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93240 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93240 averages 35.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93240 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93240
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93240 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 93240
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kern Valley High Kern High Building Momentum | 33 | Kern | 4.2% | 20.9% | 32.8% | 8.4% |
| 2 | Woodrow Wallace Middle Kernville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 28 | Kern | 6.5% | 23.4% | 36.2% | 4.7% |
| 3 | Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary Kernville Union Elementary On the Rise | 24 | Kern | 3.8% | 17.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
Schools in 93240 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 93240
- 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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