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.
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
School archetypes in 93242
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laton High Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum | 45 | Fresno | 9.2% | 21.1% | 22.2% | 3.7% |
| 2 | Laton Elementary Laton Joint Unified On the Rise | 31 | Fresno | 5.2% | 21.2% | 12.2% | 6.2% |
| 3 | Laton Middle Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Fresno | 7.0% | 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
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