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Schools in 93422 — Atascadero, California

93422 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.5 — 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.6 to 52.5, a 33.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
19.6 – 52.5
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 93422 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Atascadero High with a Scope Score of 53 and 23.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93422 averages 27.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93422 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93422
93422Atascadero9Developing
41.5/100
93420Arroyo Grande5Solid
56.0/100
+14.5
93428Cambria3Developing
38.8/100
-2.8

School archetypes in 93422

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93422 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 93422

#SchoolExceededScore
1Atascadero High
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
53/100
2Monterey Road Elementary
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
29.2%Solid
52/100
3San Gabriel Elementary
Atascadero Unified On the Rise
27.3%Developing
48/100
4Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
48/100
5Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero Unified Growth Engine
17.7%Developing
47/100
6San Benito Elementary
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
41/100
7Atascadero Middle
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
37/100
8Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero Unified On the Rise
12.3%Needs Support
28/100
9Paloma Creek High
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
20/100

Schools in 93422 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 93422

  • 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 Atascadero good?
Atascadero's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5/100, which is 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.5% 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 Atascadero?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Atascadero is Atascadero High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 23.9% 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 Atascadero schools compare to the state average?
Atascadero elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.6 to 52.5, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Atascadero?
Atascadero has 9 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.