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Schools in 95685 — Sutter Creek, California

95685 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.5 — 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.9 to 56.6, a 31.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
24.9 – 56.6
Avg Exceeded %
12.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
35.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95685 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Amador High with a Scope Score of 57 and 15.7% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 14.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95685. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95685 averages 35.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95685 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95685
95685Sutter Creek341.5—
95687Vacaville935.7-5.8
95682Shingle Springs561.3+19.8
95688Vacaville746.7+5.2
95691West Sacramento839.4-2.1
95678Roseville1143.6+2.1

All schools in 95685

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Amador High
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
57Amador15.7%39.8%28.6%8.8%
2Sutter Creek Elementary
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
43Amador21.2%44.1%15.4%3.7%
3Independence High (Continuation)
Amador County Unified Building Momentum
25Amador0.0%0.0%62.3%5.4%

Schools in 95685 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 95685

  • 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 Sutter Creek good?
Sutter Creek's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5/100, which is 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.3% 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 Sutter Creek?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sutter Creek is Amador High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 15.7% 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 Sutter Creek schools compare to the state average?
Sutter Creek elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.9 to 56.6, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Sutter Creek?
Sutter Creek 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.

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