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Schools in 95928 — Chico, California

95928 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.9 to 63.2, a 42.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.3
20.9 – 63.2
Avg Exceeded %
20.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95928 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Parkview Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 33.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95928 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95928 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95928
95928Chico5Developing
43.4/100
95926Chico13Developing
46.0/100
+2.6
95932Colusa3Developing
34.3/100
-9.1
95938Durham3Developing
45.4/100
+2.0

School archetypes in 95928

2 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95928 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 95928

#SchoolExceededScore
1Parkview Elementary
Chico Unified Growth Engine
33.6%Solid
63/100
2Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico Unified Growth Engine
25.7%Solid
53/100
3Rosedale Elementary
Chico Unified Culture First
19.8%Developing
42/100
4Little Chico Creek Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
38/100
5Chapman Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 95928 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 95928

  • 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 Chico good?
Chico's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 20.6% 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 Chico?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Chico is Parkview Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 33.6% 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 Chico schools compare to the state average?
Chico elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 20.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.9 to 63.2, a 42.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Chico?
Chico has 5 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.