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Schools in 93723 — Fresno, California

93723 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.6 — 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.1 to 51.3, a 24.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.2
27.1 – 51.3
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 93723 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Herndon-Barstow Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 26.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93723 averages 16.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93723 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93723
93723Fresno543.6
93722Fresno1240.4-3.1
93725Fresno934.6-9.0
93720Fresno960.0+16.4
93726Fresno833.8-9.7
93727Fresno1640.1-3.5

School archetypes in 93723

1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93723 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 93723

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Central Unified Growth Engine
51Fresno26.6%49.9%12.5%1.6%
2Justin Garza High
Central Unified Building Momentum
51Fresno14.3%39.1%21.9%5.5%
3Biola-Pershing Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
45Fresno14.4%41.7%10.6%2.5%
4Harvest Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
43Fresno15.7%36.5%12.2%2.1%
5Roosevelt Elementary
Central Unified Building Momentum
27Fresno6.9%23.6%25.5%3.7%

Schools in 93723 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 93723

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.6/100, which is 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 26.6% 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 43.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.2 points near). The exceeded rate averages 15.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.1 to 51.3, a 24.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Fresno?
Fresno 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.