Schools in 93561 — Tehachapi, California
93561 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 53.0, a 27.1-point spread.
How 93561 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Tehachapi High with a Scope Score of 53 and 13.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93561 averages 33.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93561 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93561
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93561 is classified as On the Rise — 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 93561
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehachapi High Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Cummings Valley Elementary Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Monroe High (Continuation) Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 4 | Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 5 | Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 6 | Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 93561 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 93561
- 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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