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Schools in 93242 — Laton, California

93242 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.1 to 44.7, a 17.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.6
27.1 – 44.7
Avg Exceeded %
7.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93242 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Laton High with a Scope Score of 45 and 9.2% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93242 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93242 averages 15.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93242 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93242
93242Laton334.3
93243Gorman341.3+7.0
93240Lake Isabella328.3-6.0
93245N.A.S. Lemoore1245.6+11.3
93247Lindsay838.9+4.6
93234Huron321.3-13.0

School archetypes in 93242

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93242 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 93242

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Laton High
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
45Fresno9.2%21.1%22.2%3.7%
2Laton Elementary
Laton Joint Unified On the Rise
31Fresno5.2%21.2%12.2%6.2%
3Laton Middle
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
27Fresno7.0%23.7%10.9%10.5%

Schools in 93242 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 93242

  • 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 Laton good?
Laton's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3/100, which is 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.1% 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 Laton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Laton is Laton High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 9.2% 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 Laton schools compare to the state average?
Laton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.1 to 44.7, a 17.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Laton?
Laton 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.