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Schools in 95338 — Mariposa, California

95338 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.4 — 12.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.4 to 51.0, a 28.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.6
22.4 – 51.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
39.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95338 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mariposa County High with a Scope Score of 51 and 21.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95338 averages 39.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95338 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95338
95338Mariposa431.4
95337Manteca438.9+7.5
95336Manteca1331.5+0.1
95340Merced1331.4-0.0
95341Merced731.5+0.1
95334Livingston535.7+4.3

School archetypes in 95338

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95338 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 95338

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mariposa County High
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
51Mariposa21.8%46.9%35.5%12.6%
2Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified On the Rise
29Mariposa10.1%24.6%28.3%3.8%
3Woodland Elementary
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
23Mariposa8.8%25.4%30.8%3.5%
4Spring Hill High (Continuation)
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
22Mariposa3.3%9.8%63.0%4.5%

Schools in 95338 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 95338

  • 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 Mariposa good?
Mariposa's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.4/100, which is 12.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.0% 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 Mariposa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mariposa is Mariposa County High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 21.8% 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 Mariposa schools compare to the state average?
Mariposa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 39.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.4 to 51.0, a 28.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Mariposa?
Mariposa 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.