Schools in 95370 — Sonora, California
95370 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.1 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 55.4, a 31.7-point spread.
How 95370 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 55 and 18.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95370. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95370 averages 33.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95370 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95370
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95370 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 95370
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonora High Sonora Union High Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Belleview Elementary Belleview Elementary On the Rise | 9.6% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Theodore Bird High Sonora Union High Building Momentum | 2.4% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Sonora Elementary Sonora Elementary Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Curtis Creek Elementary Curtis Creek Elementary Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Dario Cassina High Sonora Union High Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 95370 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 95370
- 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
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