Schools in 93535 — Lancaster, California
93535 has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.4 — 18.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.2 to 49.0, a 40.7-point spread.
How 93535 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Eastside High with a Scope Score of 49 and 8.1% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93535 average 19.2% meeting standard but only 5.7% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93535 averages 34.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93535 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93535
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93535 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 93535
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 49 | Los Angeles | 8.1% | 26.1% | 30.4% | 9.6% |
| 2 | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine | 47 | Los Angeles | 19.6% | 47.6% | 7.2% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Antelope Valley High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 44 | Los Angeles | 5.8% | 21.9% | 36.4% | 15.0% |
| 4 | Linda Verde Elementary Lancaster Elementary On the Rise | 36 | Los Angeles | 5.0% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 | Discovery Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 8.0% | 24.1% | 23.3% | 0.9% |
| 6 | Eastside Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29 | Los Angeles | 7.7% | 25.1% | 33.7% | 6.7% |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 8.6% | 22.6% | 33.1% | 0.6% |
| 8 | Tierra Bonita Elementary Eastside Union Elementary On the Rise | 27 | Los Angeles | 6.0% | 21.6% | 29.4% | 4.9% |
| 9 | Wilsona Elementary Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | Los Angeles | 6.6% | 20.3% | 28.3% | 1.1% |
| 10 | Columbia Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 22 | Los Angeles | 5.2% | 20.0% | 39.2% | 10.6% |
| 11 | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 22 | Los Angeles | 4.8% | 18.7% | 28.9% | 4.6% |
| 12 | El Dorado Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 20 | Los Angeles | 6.2% | 17.4% | 39.8% | 4.1% |
| 13 | Challenger Middle Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 1.1% | 11.7% | 34.4% | 10.1% |
| 14 | Enterprise Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 4.6% | 17.3% | 41.4% | 8.0% |
| 15 | Joshua Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 1.4% | 8.9% | 45.0% | 2.5% |
| 16 | Piute Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 1.1% | 9.6% | 40.6% | 11.9% |
| 17 | New Vista Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 13 | Los Angeles | 1.8% | 10.1% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| 18 | Desert Winds Continuation High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8 | Los Angeles | 1.3% | 7.0% | 74.4% | 8.2% |
Schools in 93535 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 93535
- 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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