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Schools in 95627 — Esparto, California

95627 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 49.3, a 23.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.8
25.4 – 49.3
Avg Exceeded %
7.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95627 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Esparto High with a Scope Score of 49 and 10.0% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95627 average 26.5% meeting standard but only 7.1% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95627 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +8.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95627 averages 19.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95627 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95627
95627Esparto336.7
95628Fair Oaks943.5+6.8
95624Elk Grove1252.7+16.0
95630Folsom1764.3+27.6
95623El Dorado453.0+16.3
95632Galt845.5+8.8

School archetypes in 95627

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95627 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 95627

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Esparto High
Esparto Unified Building Momentum
49Yolo10.0%34.7%26.7%5.7%
2Esparto Middle
Esparto Unified On the Rise
35Yolo7.2%29.9%11.8%7.6%
3Esparto Elementary
Esparto Unified Building Momentum
25Yolo4.0%14.8%18.9%2.6%

Schools in 95627 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 95627

  • 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 Esparto good?
Esparto's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7/100, which is 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.1% 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 Esparto?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Esparto is Esparto High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 10.0% 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 Esparto schools compare to the state average?
Esparto elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.4 to 49.3, a 23.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Esparto?
Esparto has 3 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.