Schools in 95603 — Auburn, California
95603 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.3 — 3.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.4 to 59.7, a 40.3-point spread.
How 95603 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Bowman Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 31.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95603 averages 26.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95603 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95603
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95603 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 95603
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowman Charter Ackerman Charter Growth Engine | 60 | Placer | 31.7% | 63.2% | 7.3% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Placer High Placer Union High Building Momentum | 53 | Placer | 24.3% | 51.9% | 18.0% | 4.6% |
| 3 | Placer County Pathways Charter Placer County Office of Education Solid Base | 50 | Placer | 27.6% | 66.9% | 18.7% | 2.4% |
| 4 | Skyridge Elementary Auburn Union Elementary Building Momentum | 45 | Placer | 20.9% | 48.5% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 5 | EV Cain Middle Auburn Union Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | Placer | 8.4% | 35.6% | 29.9% | 6.0% |
| 6 | Confluence Continuation High Placer Union High Building Momentum | 25 | Placer | 0.0% | 5.3% | 63.9% | 10.2% |
| 7 | Auburn Elementary Auburn Union Elementary On the Rise | 19 | Placer | 5.8% | 19.5% | 29.2% | 4.5% |
Schools in 95603 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 95603
- 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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