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Schools in 95324 — Hilmar, California

95324 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.1 — 2.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.5 to 48.5, a 15.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.0
33.5 – 48.5
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95324 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hilmar High with a Scope Score of 48 and 16.4% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95324 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95324 averages 12.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95324 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95324
95324Hilmar341.1—
95323Hickman346.3+5.2
95322Gustine433.6-7.5
95326Hughson442.5+1.4
95320Escalon539.5-1.6
95330Lathrop434.0-7.1

School archetypes in 95324

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95324 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 95324

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Hilmar High
Hilmar Unified Building Momentum
48Merced16.4%34.5%17.3%11.4%
2Elim Elementary
Hilmar Unified Building Momentum
41Merced14.4%33.5%6.2%2.0%
3Hilmar Middle
Hilmar Unified On the Rise
34Merced7.1%29.4%12.7%9.2%

Schools in 95324 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 95324

  • 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 Hilmar good?
Hilmar's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.1/100, which is 2.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.6% 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 Hilmar?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hilmar is Hilmar High with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 16.4% 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 Hilmar schools compare to the state average?
Hilmar elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.5 to 48.5, a 15.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Hilmar?
Hilmar has 3 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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