Schools in 95966 — Oroville, California
95966 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.9 — 15.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.2 to 47.6, a 38.5-point spread.
How 95966 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oroville High with a Scope Score of 48 and 12.6% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95966. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95966 averages 36.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95966 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95966
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95966 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 95966
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oroville High Oroville Union High Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Las Plumas High Oroville Union High Building Momentum | 10.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Ophir Elementary Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Stanford Avenue Elementary Oroville City Elementary On the Rise | 6.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Wyandotte Academy Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum | 11.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Ishi Hills Middle Oroville City Elementary On the Rise | 5.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 7 | Oakdale Heights Elementary Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 8 | The Studios @ Central Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 9 | Come Back Butte Charter Butte County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 95966 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 95966
- 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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