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Schools in 95650 — Loomis, California

95650 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.6 — 19.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 57.4 to 71.9, a 14.5-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
63.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.5
57.4 – 71.9
Avg Exceeded %
35.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95650 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72 and 45.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 95650 averages 7.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95650 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95650
95650Loomis663.6
95648Lincoln1247.7-15.9
95642Jackson339.4-24.2
95658Newcastle356.5-7.1
95660North Highlands1127.4-36.2

School archetypes in 95650

3 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95650 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 95650

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Loomis Basin Charter
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
72Placer45.4%75.2%1.5%1.1%
2Placer Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
72Placer41.3%74.6%5.9%1.2%
3Del Oro High
Placer Union High Strong All-Around
64Placer29.9%64.0%10.3%2.9%
4Loomis Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Building Momentum
58Placer34.8%62.2%9.7%0.5%
5Franklin Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Building Momentum
58Placer35.0%64.4%7.3%1.1%
6H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine
57Placer25.9%57.9%9.9%1.4%

Schools in 95650 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 95650

  • 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 Loomis good?
Loomis's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.6/100, which is 19.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.4% 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 Loomis?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Loomis is Loomis Basin Charter with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 45.4% 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 Loomis schools compare to the state average?
Loomis elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (19.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 57.4 to 71.9, a 14.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Loomis?
Loomis has 6 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.