Schools in 95490 — Willits, California
95490 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 22.0 — 21.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.7 to 31.4, a 16.7-point spread.
How 95490 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Willits High with a Scope Score of 31 and 1.8% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95490 average 12.7% meeting standard but only 2.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95490 averages 41.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95490 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 95490
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willits High Willits Unified Building Momentum | 1.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Sanhedrin Alternative Willits Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 3 | Baechtel Grove Middle Willits Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 4 | Blosser Lane Elementary Willits Unified Building Momentum | 3.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 95490 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 95490
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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