Schools in 93401 — San Luis Obispo, California
93401 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.7 — 14.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.7 to 69.7, a 25.0-point spread.
How 93401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Luis Obispo High with a Scope Score of 70 and 36.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93401. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93401 averages 17.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93401 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93401
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All schools in 93401
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo High San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 36.3% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Strong All-Around | 43.5% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Solid Base | 39.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 31.7% | Developing 45/100 |
Schools in 93401 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93401
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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