Schools in 95503 — Eureka, California
95503 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.2 to 78.6, a 53.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95503 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 55.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95503 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 95503 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95503 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95503 | Eureka | 7 | Developing 43.7/100 | — |
| 95501 | Eureka | 6 | Developing 33.9/100 | -9.9 |
School archetypes in 95503
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95503 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 95503
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garfield Elementary Garfield Elementary High Ceiling | 55.5% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Freshwater Elementary Freshwater Elementary Culture First | 22.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Cutten Elementary Cutten Elementary Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Winship Middle Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 11.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Grant Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Alice Birney Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 95503 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 95503
- 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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