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Schools in 93249 — Lost Hills, California: 3 schools. Average score 6.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

93249 has 3 ranked schools in Lost Hills, averaging a Scope Score of 32.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 93249's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 25.4 to 36.6, a 11.2-point spread.

How 93249 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lost Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 16.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93249 averages 11.4%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 93249's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 93249

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93249

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range25.4 – 36.6
11.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 31.0/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Solid, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Lost Hills Elementary
Lost Hills Union Elementary Culture First
16.2%52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
2Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Kern County Office of Education Building Momentum
10.7%23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 35.6/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1A. M. Thomas Middle
Lost Hills Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.2%49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93249Methodology · 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 93249

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 93249 (Lost Hills) good?
93249 has 3 ranked schools in Lost Hills, averaging a Scope Score of 32.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93249's own mix of school levels. 12.4% 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 93249?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93249 is Lost Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 37/100 and 16.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93249 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93249 average a Scope Score of 32.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 93249's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 12.4% vs. 20.0% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93249?
Zip code 93249 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.