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Schools in 93263 — Shafter, California

93263 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.1 to 55.9, a 27.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.8
28.1 – 55.9
Avg Exceeded %
10.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 93263 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Maple Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 18.5% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93263 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 93263 averages 17.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93263 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93263
93263Shafter639.1
93267Strathmore445.6+6.5
93268Taft331.8-7.3
93257Porterville2637.6-1.5

School archetypes in 93263

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93263 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 93263

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary Growth Engine
56Kern18.5%44.8%8.6%2.6%
2Shafter High
Kern High Building Momentum
45Kern8.2%29.6%20.8%4.4%
3Golden Oak Elementary
Richland Union Elementary On the Rise
40Kern14.9%32.2%13.3%1.5%
4Sequoia Elementary
Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum
35Kern13.0%32.8%23.2%2.0%
5Redwood Elementary
Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum
31Kern7.4%22.7%21.3%2.8%
6Central Valley High (Continuation)
Kern High Building Momentum
28Kern1.1%5.3%16.3%7.6%

Schools in 93263 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 93263

  • 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 Shafter good?
Shafter's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1/100, which is 4.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.5% 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 Shafter?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Shafter is Maple Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 18.5% 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 Shafter schools compare to the state average?
Shafter elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.1 to 55.9, a 27.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Shafter?
Shafter has 6 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.