Schools in 95948 — Gridley, California
95948 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.5 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.6 to 58.5, a 29.9-point spread.
How 95948 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gridley High with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.8% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95948. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95948 averages 22.7%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95948 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95948
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95948 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 95948
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gridley High Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 27.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Manzanita Elementary Manzanita Elementary Culture First | 22.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Sycamore Middle Gridley Unified On the Rise | 14.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Wilson Elementary Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 95948 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 95948
- 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