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Schools in 92309 — Baker, California: 92309 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

92309 has 3 ranked schools in Baker, averaging a Scope Score of 22.9/100 — 21.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 16.6 to 31.0, a 14.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
22.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.4
16.6 – 31.0
Avg Exceeded %
1.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92309 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Baker High with a Scope Score of 31 and 4.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 92309 average 10.9% meeting standard but only 1.5% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92309 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92309 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92309
92309Baker3Needs Support
22.9/100
92308Apple Valley8Developing
31.6/100
+8.7
92307Apple Valley7Developing
35.3/100
+12.3
92311Barstow5Needs Support
23.7/100
+0.8
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
36.8/100
+13.9
92314Big Bear City3Developing
35.7/100
+12.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92309

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 92309

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Baker High
Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Developing
31/100
2Baker Junior High
Baker Valley Unified Culture First
0.0%Needs Support
21/100
3Baker Elementary
Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 92309Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92309 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 92309

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92309 (Baker) good?
92309 has 3 ranked schools in Baker, averaging a Scope Score of 22.9/100 — 21.9 points below the state average. 1.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92309?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92309 is Baker High with a Scope Score of 31/100 and 4.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92309 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92309 average a Scope Score of 22.9/100 — 21.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 1.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92309?
Zip code 92309 has 3 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.