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Schools in 95249 — San Andreas, California

95249 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.5 to 46.9, a 24.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.4
22.5 – 46.9
Avg Exceeded %
4.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
32.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95249 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 47 and 5.2% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95249 average 23.6% meeting standard but only 4.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 12.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95249. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95249 averages 32.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95249 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95249
95249San Andreas431.1
95252Valley Springs320.6-10.5
95242Lodi741.8+10.6
95240Lodi1032.0+0.8

School archetypes in 95249

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95249

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Calaveras High
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
47Calaveras5.2%24.6%30.6%9.6%
2Mountain Oaks
Calaveras County Office of Education Culture First
29Calaveras4.7%29.4%4.2%0.2%
3Gold Strike High
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
26Calaveras0.0%18.8%59.4%8.0%
4San Andreas Elementary
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
23Calaveras6.0%21.7%34.3%4.8%

Schools in 95249 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 95249

  • 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 San Andreas good?
San Andreas's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1/100, which is 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.0% 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 San Andreas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Andreas is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 5.2% 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 San Andreas schools compare to the state average?
San Andreas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.5 to 46.9, a 24.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Andreas?
San Andreas has 4 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.