Students
3,259
enrolled at the 6 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93250.
McFarland · Kern County
Schools in ZIP code 93250
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93250 have Scope Scores from 71 to 73.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93250 score highest?
Horizon Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 39 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Horizon Elementary
McFarland Unified · 93250 · Grades K–6
142660% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 2
Browning Road STEAM Academy
McFarland Unified · 93250 · Grades K–6
1480% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 3
Kern Avenue Elementary
McFarland Unified · 93250 · Grades K–6
1580% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
7in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93250 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in ZIP code 93250 stand?
McFarland Junior High has a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 38 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 93250.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
McFarland Junior High
McFarland Unified · 93250 · Grades 7–8
2466% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 93250 stand?
McFarland High School Early College has a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 70 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 93250.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
McFarland High School Early College
McFarland Unified · 93250 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
202753% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 70th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- San Joaquin High (Continuation)Continuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93250.
Does living in ZIP code 93250 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Students
Who goes to school here?
3,259 students go to the 6 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93250. 85 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
83–90%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
7in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93250?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93250 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93250 have Scope Scores from 71 to 73. Of those, 1 is Developing and 2 are Needs Support. ZIP code 93250 has one public middle school we score. McFarland Junior High has a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 38th percentile. ZIP code 93250 has one public high school we score. McFarland High School Early College has a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 70th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93250 rank highest?
Horizon Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 39th percentile. McFarland Junior High is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 38th percentile. McFarland High School Early College is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 70th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93250 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93250 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a McFarland address in ZIP code 93250. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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