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Schools in 93930 — King City, California

93930 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.6 — 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 54.0, a 30.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.3
23.7 – 54.0
Avg Exceeded %
8.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 93930 schools perform

The top-ranked school is King City High with a Scope Score of 54 and 15.4% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93930 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93930 averages 29.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93930 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93930
93930King City7Developing
33.6/100
93927Greenfield5Developing
36.6/100
+3.0
93933Marina4Developing
42.8/100
+9.2
93926Gonzales3Developing
34.1/100
+0.5
93940Monterey3Solid
52.4/100
+18.8

School archetypes in 93930

3 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93930 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 93930

#SchoolExceededScore
1King City High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
15.4%Solid
54/100
2King City Arts Magnet
King City Union On the Rise
11.0%Developing
38/100
3Santa Lucia Elementary
King City Union On the Rise
8.1%Developing
37/100
4Del Rey Elementary
King City Union Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
31/100
5Chalone Peaks Middle
King City Union On the Rise
5.4%Needs Support
26/100
6Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
25/100
7Portola-Butler Continuation High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 93930 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 93930

  • 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 King City good?
King City's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% 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 King City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in King City is King City High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 15.4% 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 King City schools compare to the state average?
King City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.7 to 54.0, a 30.3-point spread.
How many schools are in King City?
King City has 7 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.