Schools in 95012 — Castroville, California
95012 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.9 to 47.1, a 17.3-point spread.
How 95012 schools perform
The top-ranked school is North Monterey County High with a Scope Score of 47 and 9.8% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95012 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +10.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95012 averages 23.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
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School archetypes in 95012
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95012 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 95012
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Monterey County High North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Monterey | 9.8% | 30.0% | 29.3% | 6.0% |
| 2 | Castroville Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 40 | Monterey | 11.3% | 28.1% | 19.9% | 0.6% |
| 3 | Elkhorn Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 30 | Monterey | 9.1% | 23.3% | 21.9% | 1.8% |
Schools in 95012 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 95012
- 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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