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Schools in 93609 — Caruthers, California

93609 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.0 — 6.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.5 to 56.6, a 13.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
50.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.1
43.5 – 56.6
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93609 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Caruthers High with a Scope Score of 57 and 14.1% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93609. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93609 averages 13.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93609 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93609
93609Caruthers350.0—
93610Chowchilla335.0-15.0
93611Clovis1656.9+6.9
93612Clovis440.2-9.8
93618Sultana942.3-7.7
93619Clovis468.8+18.8

School archetypes in 93609

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93609

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Caruthers High
Caruthers Unified Building Momentum
57Fresno14.1%36.3%20.5%4.2%
2Alvina Elementary Charter
Alvina Elementary Culture First
50Fresno13.4%41.5%10.6%0.3%
3Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers Unified Building Momentum
44Fresno17.6%42.9%8.2%2.5%

Schools in 93609 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 93609

  • 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 Caruthers good?
Caruthers's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.0/100, which is 6.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 15.1% 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 Caruthers?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Caruthers is Caruthers High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 14.1% 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 Caruthers schools compare to the state average?
Caruthers elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 15.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 43.5 to 56.6, a 13.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Caruthers?
Caruthers has 3 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.

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