Schools in 95531 — Crescent City, California
95531 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.4 — 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.6 to 46.6, a 29.0-point spread.
How 95531 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Del Norte High with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95531 averages 31.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95531 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95531 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95531 | Crescent City | 8 | Needs Support 29.4/100 | — |
| 95521 | Arcata | 5 | Developing 39.8/100 | +10.3 |
School archetypes in 95531
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95531 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 95531
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Norte High Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Redwood Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Sunset High Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Castle Rock Del Norte County Office of Education Culture First | 4.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 5 | Joe Hamilton Elementary Del Norte County Unified On the Rise | 5.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 6 | Crescent Elk Middle Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 7 | Pine Grove Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Bess Maxwell Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 95531 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 95531
- 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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