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Schools in 93252 — Maricopa, California

93252 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.8 — 17.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.3 to 30.3, a 6.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
26.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
6.0
24.3 – 30.3
Avg Exceeded %
5.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93252 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Maricopa High with a Scope Score of 30 and 7.7% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93252 average 21.4% meeting standard but only 5.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93252 averages 29.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93252 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93252
93252Maricopa3Needs Support
26.8/100
—
93250McFarland5Developing
33.4/100
+6.6
93247Lindsay8Developing
38.9/100
+12.1
93257Porterville26Developing
37.6/100
+10.8
93245N.A.S. Lemoore12Developing
45.6/100
+18.8
93243Gorman3Developing
41.3/100
+14.5

School archetypes in 93252

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93252 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 93252

#SchoolExceededScore
1Maricopa High
Maricopa Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
30/100
2Maricopa Middle
Maricopa Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
26/100
3Maricopa Elementary
Maricopa Unified On the Rise
5.1%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 93252 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 93252

  • 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 Maricopa good?
Maricopa's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8/100, which is 17.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.0% 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 Maricopa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Maricopa is Maricopa High with a Scope Score of 30/100 and 7.7% 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 Maricopa schools compare to the state average?
Maricopa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 5.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.3 to 30.3, a 6.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Maricopa?
Maricopa 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.

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