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Schools in 95326 — Hughson, California

95326 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.5 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.6 to 57.8, a 23.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.1
34.6 – 57.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95326 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.6% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95326 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +16.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95326 averages 25.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95326 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95326
95326Hughson442.5
95324Hilmar341.1-1.4
95323Hickman346.3+3.8
95322Gustine433.6-8.9
95330Lathrop434.0-8.5
95320Escalon539.5-2.9

School archetypes in 95326

2 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95326 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 95326

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Hughson High
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
58Stanislaus17.6%44.6%15.7%3.3%
2Emilie J. Ross Middle
Hughson Unified On the Rise
42Stanislaus12.8%40.5%16.1%7.1%
3Barbara Spratling Middle
Keyes Union On the Rise
36Stanislaus10.5%31.0%20.3%11.4%
4Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
35Stanislaus3.6%17.9%50.1%8.3%

Schools in 95326 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 95326

  • 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 Hughson good?
Hughson's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% 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 Hughson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hughson is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 17.6% 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 Hughson schools compare to the state average?
Hughson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.6 to 57.8, a 23.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Hughson?
Hughson 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.