Schools in 95409 — Santa Rosa, California
95409 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.8 — 9.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.6 to 63.6, a 24.0-point spread.
How 95409 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Maria Carrillo High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95409. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95409 averages 12.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95409 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95409
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All schools in 95409
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa High Strong All-Around | 28.9% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Austin Creek Elementary Rincon Valley Union Elementary Solid Base | 46.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Sequoia Elementary Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First | 30.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Binkley Elementary Charter Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First | 21.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Madrone Elementary Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum | 22.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Whited Elementary Charter Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum | 16.5% | Developing 40/100 |
Schools in 95409 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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