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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.

Avg Scope Score
23.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.7
3.0 – 44.7
Avg Exceeded %
5.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93534
93534Lancaster723.0
93535Lancaster1825.4+2.4
93536Lancaster1334.9+11.9
93543Littlerock331.4+8.4

School archetypes in 93534

1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine
45Los Angeles13.3%32.2%7.8%0.2%
2Sierra Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
25Los Angeles4.0%15.7%35.6%1.5%
3Sunnydale Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
24Los Angeles8.7%24.3%30.0%2.1%
4Desert View Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
24Los Angeles4.5%16.9%32.0%0.5%
5Monte Vista Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
20Los Angeles5.5%19.7%37.5%2.1%
6Mariposa Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
20Los Angeles3.6%13.4%34.1%0.3%
7RISE
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
3Los Angeles0.0%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

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 Lancaster good?
Lancaster's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 23.0/100, which is 20.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.6% 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 Lancaster?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lancaster is Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 13.3% 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 Lancaster schools compare to the state average?
Lancaster elementary schools average a Scope Score of 23.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 5.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 3.0 to 44.7, a 41.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 7 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.