Schools in 95476 — Sonoma, California
95476 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.2 to 57.1, a 36.9-point spread.
How 95476 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sonoma Valley High with a Scope Score of 57 and 11.6% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95476 average 25.2% meeting standard but only 7.2% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95476. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95476 averages 23.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
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School archetypes in 95476
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95476 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 95476
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Valley High Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Prestwood Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Flowery Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Sassarini Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | El Verano Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified On the Rise | 6.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Altimira Middle Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Creekside High Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 95476 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 95476
- 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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