Schools in 93620 — Dos Palos, California
93620 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.4 — 11.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.8 to 46.4, a 29.6-point spread.
How 93620 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dos Palos High with a Scope Score of 46 and 6.4% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93620 average 19.9% meeting standard but only 5.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93620 averages 24.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93620 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93620
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93620 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 93620
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dos Palos High Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Merced | 6.4% | 23.1% | 28.2% | 5.3% |
| 2 | Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified On the Rise | 34 | Merced | 7.2% | 24.0% | 18.8% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Bryant Middle Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Building Momentum | 17 | Merced | 2.1% | 12.7% | 26.1% | 10.2% |
Schools in 93620 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 93620
- 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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