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.
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
School archetypes in 93263
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Elementary Maple Elementary Growth Engine | 56 | Kern | 18.5% | 44.8% | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| 2 | Shafter High Kern High Building Momentum | 45 | Kern | 8.2% | 29.6% | 20.8% | 4.4% |
| 3 | Golden Oak Elementary Richland Union Elementary On the Rise | 40 | Kern | 14.9% | 32.2% | 13.3% | 1.5% |
| 4 | Sequoia Elementary Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum | 35 | Kern | 13.0% | 32.8% | 23.2% | 2.0% |
| 5 | Redwood Elementary Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum | 31 | Kern | 7.4% | 22.7% | 21.3% | 2.8% |
| 6 | Central Valley High (Continuation) Kern High Building Momentum | 28 | Kern | 1.1% | 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
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