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Schools in 95959 — Nevada City, California

95959 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.1 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 44.7, a 18.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.4
26.3 – 44.7
Avg Exceeded %
12.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95959 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Seven Hills Intermediate with a Scope Score of 45 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95959 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95959 averages 17.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95959 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95959
95959Nevada City4Developing
33.1/100
—
95961Olivehurst10Developing
35.6/100
+2.5
95955Maxwell3Developing
38.4/100
+5.2
95963Orland7Developing
38.0/100
+4.8
95953Live Oak6Developing
42.3/100
+9.2
95965Oroville6Developing
30.2/100
-2.9

School archetypes in 95959

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95959 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 95959

#SchoolExceededScore
1Seven Hills Intermediate
Nevada City Elementary Growth Engine
22.9%Developing
45/100
2Forest Charter
Nevada County Office of Education On the Rise
11.5%Developing
32/100
3Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Nevada County Office of Education Culture First
8.2%Needs Support
30/100
4Grizzly Hill
Twin Ridges Elementary Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 95959 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 95959

  • 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 Nevada City good?
Nevada City's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.1/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.2% 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 Nevada City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Nevada City is Seven Hills Intermediate with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 22.9% 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 Nevada City schools compare to the state average?
Nevada City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.3 to 44.7, a 18.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Nevada City?
Nevada City has 4 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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