Schools in 95945 — Grass Valley, California
95945 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.9 to 77.4, a 67.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95945 schools perform
The top-ranked school is William & Marian Ghidotti High with a Scope Score of 77 and 79.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 23.1% 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 19.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95945. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95945 averages 28.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95945 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95945
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95945 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 95945
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William & Marian Ghidotti High Nevada Joint Union High High Ceiling | 79.2% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Nevada Union High Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 24.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Chicago Park Elementary Chicago Park Elementary Building Momentum | 20.1% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | North Point Academy Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 17.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley Elementary Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Union Hill Elementary Union Hill Elementary Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | Bitney Prep High Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley Elementary On the Rise | 10.6% | Developing 30/100 |
| 9 | Silver Springs High (Continuation) Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 10/100 |
Schools in 95945 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 95945
- 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
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