Schools in 93263 — Shafter, California: 5 schools. Average score 6.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93263 has 5 ranked schools in Shafter, averaging a Scope Score of 35.0/100 — 6.9 points below the state average of 41.9 (a state average weighted to 93263's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.2 to 47.5, a 21.3-point spread.
How 93263 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Maple Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 18.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93263's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 3 schools in 93263 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93263 averages 17.1%, near the state average of 18.9%, weighted to 93263's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93263 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93263 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93263 | Shafter | — | 5 | 35.0/100 | — |
| 93280 | Wasco | 8.2 | 9 | 26.7/100 | -8.3 |
| 93314 | Bakersfield | 11.5 | 3 | 52.1/100 | +17.1 |
| 93250 | McFarland | 12.1 | 4 | 34.1/100 | -0.9 |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | 12.3 | 14 | 44.9/100 | +9.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93263
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93263 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
All schools in 93263
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Elementary Maple Elementary Building Momentum | 18.5% | Solid 47/100 |
| 2 | Golden Oak Elementary Richland Union Elementary On the Rise | 14.9% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Sequoia Elementary Richland Union Elementary Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Redwood Elementary Richland Union Elementary On the Rise | 7.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shafter High Kern High Building Momentum | 8.2% | Needs Support 44/100 |
| 2 | Central Valley High (Continuation) Kern High continuation high school | 1.1% | Solid 26/100 · 62nd in class |
Schools in 93263 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.
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