Schools in 95485 — Upper Lake, California
95485 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.3 — 19.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.5 to 34.6, a 21.1-point spread.
How 95485 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Upper Lake High with a Scope Score of 35 and 5.5% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95485 average 16.8% meeting standard but only 4.5% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95485 averages 29.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95485 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 95485
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Lake High Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Upper Lake Elementary Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 3 | Upper Lake Middle Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Schools in 95485 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 95485
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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