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Schools in 95457 — Lower Lake, California

95457 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.6 — 18.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.3 to 40.9, a 25.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
25.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.6
15.3 – 40.9
Avg Exceeded %
2.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
52.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95457 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 41 and 3.6% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95457 average 11.1% meeting standard but only 2.7% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95457 averages 52.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95457 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95457
95457Lower Lake3Needs Support
25.6/100
95461Middletown3Developing
39.2/100
+13.7
95451Kelseyville4Needs Support
28.9/100
+3.3
95448Healdsburg5Solid
62.4/100
+36.8

All schools in 95457

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lower Lake High
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Developing
41/100
2Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
20/100
3Lower Lake Elementary
Konocti Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
15/100

Schools in 95457 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 95457

  • 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 Lower Lake good?
Lower Lake's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.6/100, which is 18.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 2.7% 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 Lower Lake?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lower Lake is Lower Lake High with a Scope Score of 41/100 and 3.6% 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 Lower Lake schools compare to the state average?
Lower Lake elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 2.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 52.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 15.3 to 40.9, a 25.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake has 3 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.