Schools in 95301 — Atwater, California
95301 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.2 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.9 to 52.3, a 24.5-point spread.
How 95301 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Buhach Colony High with a Scope Score of 52 and 12.7% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95301. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95301 averages 12.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95301 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95301
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95301 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 95301
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buhach Colony High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 12.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Juniper Elementary Atwater Elementary Growth Engine | 18.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater Elementary Culture First | 23.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Atwater High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Mitchell Elementary Atwater Elementary Culture First | 15.3% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater Elementary On the Rise | 18.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Bellevue Elementary Atwater Elementary Culture First | 15.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 8 | Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater Elementary Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 9 | Shaffer Elementary Atwater Elementary Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater Elementary Building Momentum | 10.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 95301 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 95301
- 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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