Schools in 93534 — Lancaster, California
93534 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.0 — 20.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 3.0 to 44.7, a 41.7-point spread.
How 93534 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies with a Scope Score of 45 and 13.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93534 averages 31.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93534 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93534
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93534 is classified as 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 93534
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine | 45 | Los Angeles | 13.3% | 32.2% | 7.8% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Sierra Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 25 | Los Angeles | 4.0% | 15.7% | 35.6% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 8.7% | 24.3% | 30.0% | 2.1% |
| 4 | Desert View Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 4.5% | 16.9% | 32.0% | 0.5% |
| 5 | Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 20 | Los Angeles | 5.5% | 19.7% | 37.5% | 2.1% |
| 6 | Mariposa Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 20 | Los Angeles | 3.6% | 13.4% | 34.1% | 0.3% |
| 7 | RISE Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 3 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 0.0% | 43.4% | 19.4% |
Schools in 93534 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 93534
- 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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