Schools in 95965 — Oroville, California
95965 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.2 — 13.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.9 to 41.3, a 22.5-point spread.
How 95965 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Poplar Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 10.9% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95965 average 25.4% meeting standard but only 6.7% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95965 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95965 averages 25.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95965 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95965
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95965 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 95965
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplar Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 2 | Plumas Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 10.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Nelson Avenue Middle Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 8.4% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Sierra Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 5 | Prospect High (Continuation) Oroville Union High Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 6 | Concow Elementary Golden Feather Union Elementary Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Schools in 95965 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 95965
- 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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