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Schools in 95320 — Escalon, California

95320 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.3 to 56.5, a 32.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
24.3 – 56.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95320 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 57 and 16.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95320 averages 19.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95320 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95320
95320Escalon539.5—
95322Gustine433.6-5.9
95323Hickman346.3+6.7
95316Denair444.9+5.3
95324Hilmar341.1+1.6
95315Delhi443.0+3.4

School archetypes in 95320

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95320 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 95320

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Escalon High
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
57San Joaquin16.1%41.8%17.8%5.9%
2Van Allen Elementary
Escalon Unified Growth Engine
47San Joaquin16.8%46.8%7.8%0.7%
3Dent Elementary
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
36San Joaquin13.5%36.5%12.0%2.9%
4El Portal Middle
Escalon Unified On the Rise
33San Joaquin10.3%29.5%16.8%9.9%
5Vista High (Continuation)
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
24San Joaquin0.0%22.7%42.3%16.0%

Schools in 95320 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 95320

  • 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 Escalon good?
Escalon's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.5/100, which is 4.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Escalon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Escalon is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 16.1% 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 Escalon schools compare to the state average?
Escalon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.3 to 56.5, a 32.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Escalon?
Escalon has 5 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.

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