Schools in 93950 — Pacific Grove, California
93950 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.7 — 21.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.9 to 77.1, a 21.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93950 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pacific Grove High with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93950 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93950 averages 15.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93950 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93950
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93950 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 93950
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 42.2% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Building Momentum | 43.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Pacific Grove Middle Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 35.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 32.5% | Solid 56/100 |
Schools in 93950 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 93950
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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