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Schools in 95391 — Mountain House, California

95391 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.8 — 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.8 to 88.8, a 33.0-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
72.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
55.8 – 88.8
Avg Exceeded %
48.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 95391 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Julius Cordes Elementary with a Scope Score of 89 and 66.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 48.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95391 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95391 averages 7.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95391 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95391
95391Mountain House872.8
95388Winton541.0-31.8
95382Turlock638.7-34.2
95401Santa Rosa634.9-37.9

School archetypes in 95391

3 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95391 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95391

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Julius Cordes Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
89San Joaquin66.0%85.1%3.4%0.5%
2Hansen Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
84San Joaquin57.1%78.7%6.4%0.9%
3Mountain House High
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
80San Joaquin47.5%73.7%9.7%3.3%
4Evelyn Costa Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified High Ceiling
78San Joaquin51.5%77.6%8.6%1.4%
5Bethany Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
69San Joaquin45.8%69.1%5.9%0.7%
6Sebastian Questa Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Strong All-Around
64San Joaquin41.5%68.8%7.9%1.6%
7Altamont Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Growth Engine
62San Joaquin37.5%65.7%11.2%1.8%
8Wicklund Elementary
Lammersville Joint Unified Building Momentum
56San Joaquin36.8%60.8%9.4%4.0%

Schools in 95391 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 95391

  • 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 Mountain House good?
Mountain House's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.8/100, which is 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.0% 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 Mountain House?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mountain House is Julius Cordes Elementary with a Scope Score of 89/100 and 66.0% 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 Mountain House schools compare to the state average?
Mountain House elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (29.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 55.8 to 88.8, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Mountain House?
Mountain House has 8 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.