Schools in 96021 — Corning, California
96021 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.7 to 45.0, a 22.3-point spread.
How 96021 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Corning High with a Scope Score of 45 and 8.3% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 96021. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 96021 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 96021 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 96021
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All schools in 96021
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corning High Corning Union High Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Richfield Elementary Richfield Elementary Culture First | 18.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Woodson Elementary Corning Union Elementary Culture First | 9.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | West Street Elementary Corning Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Olive View Elementary Corning Union Elementary Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Kirkwood Elementary Kirkwood Elementary Building Momentum | 7.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | Maywood Middle Corning Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Centennial Continuation High Corning Union High Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 96021 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 96021
- 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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