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Schools in 93646 — Orange Cove, California

93646 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0 — 2.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.0 to 51.4, a 9.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
46.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.4
42.0 – 51.4
Avg Exceeded %
17.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 93646 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Orange Cove High with a Scope Score of 51 and 18.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93646 averages 9.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93646 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93646
93646Orange Cove5Developing
46.0/100
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93645O'Neals4Developing
41.6/100
-4.4
93647Orosi4Developing
45.9/100
-0.0
93644Oakhurst5Needs Support
26.9/100
-19.1
93648Parlier7Developing
35.7/100
-10.3
93640Mendota3Developing
42.6/100
-3.3

School archetypes in 93646

2 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93646 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 93646

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orange Cove High
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Solid
51/100
2McCord Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine
14.7%Developing
46/100
3Citrus Middle
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine
16.8%Developing
46/100
4Sheridan Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First
18.1%Developing
44/100
5A. L. Conner Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
42/100

Schools in 93646 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 93646

  • 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 Orange Cove good?
Orange Cove's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0/100, which is 2.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.4% 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 Orange Cove?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Orange Cove is Orange Cove High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 18.1% 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 Orange Cove schools compare to the state average?
Orange Cove elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 17.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.0 to 51.4, a 9.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Orange Cove?
Orange Cove has 5 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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