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Schools in 95961 — Olivehurst, California

95961 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 8.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 46.8, a 20.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.8
25.9 – 46.8
Avg Exceeded %
10.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 95961 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lindhurst High with a Scope Score of 47 and 9.5% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95961. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95961 averages 20.5%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 95961 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95961
95961Olivehurst10Developing
35.6/100
95959Nevada City4Developing
33.1/100
-2.5
95963Orland7Developing
38.0/100
+2.4
95965Oroville6Developing
30.2/100
-5.4
95966Oroville9Needs Support
27.9/100
-7.7
95955Maxwell3Developing
38.4/100
+2.8

School archetypes in 95961

1 Culture First1 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95961 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 95961

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lindhurst High
Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
47/100
2Rio Del Oro Elementary
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
46/100
3Cobblestone Elementary
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
41/100
4Arboga Elementary
Marysville Joint Unified Culture First
15.5%Developing
40/100
5Johnson Park Elementary
Marysville Joint Unified On the Rise
5.8%Developing
34/100
6South Lindhurst Continuation High
Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.8%Developing
33/100
7Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
32/100
8Olivehurst Elementary
Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
28/100
9Ella Elementary
Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
27/100
10Cedar Lane Elementary
Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum
3.7%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 95961 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 95961

  • 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 Olivehurst good?
Olivehurst's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.6/100, which is 8.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.2% 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 Olivehurst?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Olivehurst is Lindhurst High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 9.5% 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 Olivehurst schools compare to the state average?
Olivehurst elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.9 to 46.8, a 20.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Olivehurst?
Olivehurst has 10 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.