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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.

Avg Scope Score
25.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.7
8.2 – 49.0
Avg Exceeded %
5.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93535
93535Lancaster1825.4
93534Lancaster723.0-2.4
93536Lancaster1334.9+9.5
93543Littlerock331.4+6.1

School archetypes in 93535

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine15 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Eastside High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
49Los Angeles8.1%26.1%30.4%9.6%
2Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine
47Los Angeles19.6%47.6%7.2%1.5%
3Antelope Valley High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
44Los Angeles5.8%21.9%36.4%15.0%
4Linda Verde Elementary
Lancaster Elementary On the Rise
36Los Angeles5.0%15.1%14.6%0.5%
5Discovery
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
30Los Angeles8.0%24.1%23.3%0.9%
6Eastside Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
29Los Angeles7.7%25.1%33.7%6.7%
7Lincoln Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
27Los Angeles8.6%22.6%33.1%0.6%
8Tierra Bonita Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary On the Rise
27Los Angeles6.0%21.6%29.4%4.9%
9Wilsona Elementary
Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum
24Los Angeles6.6%20.3%28.3%1.1%
10Columbia Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
22Los Angeles5.2%20.0%39.2%10.6%
11Jack Northrop Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
22Los Angeles4.8%18.7%28.9%4.6%
12El Dorado Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
20Los Angeles6.2%17.4%39.8%4.1%
13Challenger Middle
Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum
15Los Angeles1.1%11.7%34.4%10.1%
14Enterprise Elementary
Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum
15Los Angeles4.6%17.3%41.4%8.0%
15Joshua Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
15Los Angeles1.4%8.9%45.0%2.5%
16Piute Middle
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
15Los Angeles1.1%9.6%40.6%11.9%
17New Vista Middle
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
13Los Angeles1.8%10.1%46.2%11.7%
18Desert Winds Continuation High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8Los Angeles1.3%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

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 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.4/100, which is 18.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.7% 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 Eastside High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 8.1% 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 25.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 5.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 8.2 to 49.0, a 40.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 18 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.