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Schools in 93242 — Laton, California: 3 schools. Average score 12.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

93242 has 3 ranked schools in Laton, averaging a Scope Score of 31.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 93242's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 25.1 to 43.1, a 18.1-point spread.

How 93242 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Laton High with a Scope Score of 43 and 9.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93242 averages 14.8%, below the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 93242's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93242 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 93242
93242Laton331.5/100
93230Hanford7.41941.2/100+9.7
93662Selma10.5833.1/100+1.6
93609Caruthers10.9343.9/100+12.3
93631Kingsburg11.1541.9/100+10.4
93245Lemoore12.01344.1/100+12.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 93242

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range25.1 – 43.1
18.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.7% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (1)

avg 26.4/1001 ranked elementary schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Laton Elementary
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.2%25th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 25.1/1001 ranked middle schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Laton Middle
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
7.0%24th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100

High Schools (1)

avg 43.1/1001 ranked high schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Laton High
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.2%20th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93242Methodology · Explore all schools

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 93242

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 93242 (Laton) good?
93242 has 3 ranked schools in Laton, averaging a Scope Score of 31.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93242's own mix of school levels. 7.1% 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 93242?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93242 is Laton High with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 9.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93242 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93242 average a Scope Score of 31.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 93242's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 7.1% vs. 19.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93242?
Zip code 93242 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.