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Schools in 93705 — Fresno, California

93705 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.8 — 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.3 to 40.1, a 25.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
26.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.8
14.3 – 40.1
Avg Exceeded %
9.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 93705 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Roeding Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 16.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93705 averages 33.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93705 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93705
93705Fresno826.8
93704Fresno1042.1+15.3
93706Fresno1734.1+7.3
93703Fresno837.3+10.5
93702Fresno1032.9+6.1
93701Fresno539.8+13.0

School archetypes in 93705

2 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93705 are classified as On the Rise (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 93705

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Roeding Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
40Fresno16.7%33.1%23.5%1.2%
2Homan Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
34Fresno10.2%32.8%32.7%2.3%
3Cooper Middle
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
31Fresno10.4%30.7%19.6%9.0%
4Deborah A. Williams Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
28Fresno8.8%22.6%51.3%9.3%
5Slater Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
24Fresno9.3%27.9%41.5%6.6%
6Fremont Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
22Fresno9.9%23.1%34.2%7.4%
7Wilson Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
22Fresno6.3%21.1%35.1%6.4%
8Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
14Fresno5.7%7.7%29.4%10.6%

Schools in 93705 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 93705

  • 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 Fresno good?
Fresno's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8/100, which is 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.6% 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 Fresno?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fresno is Roeding Elementary with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 16.7% 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 Fresno schools compare to the state average?
Fresno elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 14.3 to 40.1, a 25.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno has 8 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.