Schools in 93960 — Soledad, California
93960 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.3 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 49.2, a 22.9-point spread.
How 93960 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Rose Ferrero Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 23.3% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93960. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93960 averages 25.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93960 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93960
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93960 is classified as On the Rise — 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 93960
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Ferrero Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Soledad High Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Jack Franscioni Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Gabilan Elementary Soledad Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Mission Elementary Mission Union Elementary Culture First | 7.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Frank Ledesma Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 7 | Pinnacles High Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | San Vicente Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 93960 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 93960
- 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
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