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Schools in 95616 — Davis, California

95616 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.5 — 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.2 to 82.5, a 66.3-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
66.3
16.2 – 82.5
Avg Exceeded %
35.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 95616 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83 and 54.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95616. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95616 averages 18.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95616 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95616
95616Davis1158.5
95620Dixon631.1-27.4
95621Citrus Heights733.2-25.3
95610Citrus Heights529.1-29.4
95623El Dorado453.0-5.5
95608Carmichael1233.4-25.1

School archetypes in 95616

4 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95616 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95616

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Davis Senior High
Davis Joint Unified High Ceiling
83Yolo54.9%77.6%20.5%3.7%
2Da Vinci Charter Academy
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
74Yolo43.0%68.4%20.1%3.1%
3Pioneer Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Growth Engine
73Yolo46.2%71.4%10.6%1.6%
4Robert E. Willett Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
72Yolo49.6%71.6%9.7%1.0%
5North Davis Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
63Yolo41.8%67.7%9.8%2.7%
6Cesar Chavez Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
62Yolo34.8%65.5%7.0%0.9%
7Patwin Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
58Yolo40.1%63.8%15.8%4.0%
8Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
49Yolo30.4%58.2%16.4%7.1%
9Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
47Yolo25.9%49.5%14.9%1.5%
10Birch Lane Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
47Yolo25.1%53.8%17.0%3.7%
11King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation)
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
16Yolo3.3%6.7%61.9%3.7%

Schools in 95616 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 95616

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Davis good?
Davis's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.5/100, which is 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Davis?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Davis is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 54.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Davis schools compare to the state average?
Davis elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.2 to 82.5, a 66.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Davis?
Davis has 11 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.