Schools in 93268 — Taft, California
93268 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.8 — 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.0 to 40.4, a 14.4-point spread.
How 93268 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Taft Union High with a Scope Score of 40 and 10.8% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93268 average 24.0% meeting standard but only 7.1% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93268. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93268 averages 30.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93268 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 93268
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft Union High Taft Union High Building Momentum | 40 | Kern | 10.8% | 31.4% | 21.9% | 3.1% |
| 2 | Buena Vista High (Continuation) Taft Union High Building Momentum | 29 | Kern | 4.0% | 17.2% | 56.8% | 6.5% |
| 3 | Lincoln Junior High Taft City Building Momentum | 26 | Kern | 6.5% | 23.5% | 13.7% | 10.0% |
Schools in 93268 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 93268
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