Schools in 95388 — Winton, California
95388 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.0 — 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.7 to 54.9, a 22.2-point spread.
How 95388 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Frank Sparkes Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95388. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95388 averages 14.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95388 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95388
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95388 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 95388
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton Building Momentum | 55 | Merced | 31.4% | 63.4% | 14.6% | 2.0% |
| 2 | Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton Culture First | 43 | Merced | 15.3% | 44.9% | 14.6% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Winton Middle Winton On the Rise | 41 | Merced | 14.1% | 38.6% | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| 4 | Washington Elementary Merced River Union Elementary Culture First | 34 | Merced | 16.4% | 34.7% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 5 | Winfield Elementary Winton Building Momentum | 33 | Merced | 15.0% | 35.8% | 16.5% | 0.5% |
Schools in 95388 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 95388
- 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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