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Schools in 93242 — Laton, California: 3 schools. Average score 8.9 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 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.3 to 40.1, a 9.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.9
30.3 – 40.1
Avg Exceeded %
7.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93242 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Laton High with a Scope Score of 40 and 9.2% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 93242 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93242 averages 14.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93242 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93242
93242Laton3Developing
36.0/100
93243Gorman3Developing
42.3/100
+6.3
93240Lake Isabella3Developing
31.9/100
-4.0
93245N.A.S. Lemoore14Developing
46.7/100
+10.7
93247Lindsay8Developing
39.0/100
+3.1
93249Lost Hills3Developing
38.6/100
+2.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 93242

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93242 is classified as On the Rise — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93242

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Laton High
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
40/100
2Laton Elementary
Laton Joint Unified On the Rise
5.2%Developing
38/100
3Laton Middle
Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93242Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 93242 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 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 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average. 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 40/100 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 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 7.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
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 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.