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Schools in 95368 — Salida, California

95368 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.2 to 45.5, a 12.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.3
33.2 – 45.5
Avg Exceeded %
14.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95368 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 16.7% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95368. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95368 averages 11.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95368 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95368
95368Salida4Developing
39.8/100
—
95367Riverbank6Developing
38.4/100
-1.4
95366Ripon6Solid
55.3/100
+15.5
95370Sonora6Developing
37.1/100
-2.8
95363Patterson6Developing
35.6/100
-4.2
95361Knights Ferry10Developing
45.8/100
+6.0

School archetypes in 95368

2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95368

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sisk Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%Developing
45/100
2Dena Boer
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
41/100
3Salida Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
10.3%Developing
40/100
4Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
33/100

Schools in 95368 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 95368

  • 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 Salida good?
Salida's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8/100, which is 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.7% 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 Salida?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Salida is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 16.7% 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 Salida schools compare to the state average?
Salida elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.2 to 45.5, a 12.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Salida?
Salida 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.

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