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Schools in 93536 — Lancaster, California

93536 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.9 — 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.2 to 64.1, a 46.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.9
17.2 – 64.1
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 93536 schools perform

The top-ranked school is SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) with a Scope Score of 64 and 33.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93536. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93536 averages 23.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93536 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93536
93536Lancaster1334.9
93535Lancaster1825.4-9.5
93534Lancaster723.0-11.9
93543Littlerock331.4-3.4
93546Mammoth Lakes341.3+6.4

School archetypes in 93536

3 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93536 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 93536

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Antelope Valley Union High Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles33.2%68.3%6.0%0.4%
2Quartz Hill High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
56Los Angeles15.7%38.6%18.4%8.7%
3Lancaster High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
48Los Angeles6.8%23.5%28.4%10.4%
4Quartz Hill Elementary
Westside Union Elementary On the Rise
37Los Angeles17.8%40.7%25.5%6.1%
5West Wind Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
34Los Angeles12.4%30.3%20.6%0.8%
6Nancy Cory Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
34Los Angeles11.7%33.1%25.0%1.2%
7Joe Walker Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
32Los Angeles22.6%49.5%24.4%10.2%
8Valley View Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
30Los Angeles13.0%32.5%25.0%3.9%
9Sundown Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
29Los Angeles10.4%29.7%23.4%3.1%
10Del Sur Senior Elementary
Westside Union Elementary On the Rise
25Los Angeles7.4%29.0%23.7%5.1%
11Amargosa Creek Middle
Lancaster Elementary On the Rise
23Los Angeles4.9%20.1%33.3%11.2%
12John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
23Los Angeles13.2%27.8%28.0%5.0%
13Endeavour Middle
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
17Los Angeles1.8%11.6%28.0%10.6%

Schools in 93536 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 93536

  • 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 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.9/100, which is 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.1% 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 SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 33.2% 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 34.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.2 to 64.1, a 46.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 13 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.