Schools in 93268 — Taft, California: 93268 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
93268 has 3 ranked schools in Taft, averaging a Scope Score of 30.1/100 — 14.8 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.2 to 37.2, a 11.0-point spread.
How 93268 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Taft Union High with a Scope Score of 37 and 10.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 93268 average 24.0% meeting standard but only 7.1% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Average proficiency falls 3.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93268. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93268 averages 30.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93268 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93268 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93268 | Taft | 3 | Developing 30.1/100 | — |
| 93267 | Strathmore | 4 | Developing 44.0/100 | +13.9 |
| 93263 | Shafter | 6 | Developing 40.5/100 | +10.5 |
| 93274 | Tulare | 23 | Developing 37.6/100 | +7.5 |
| 93277 | Visalia | 16 | Developing 40.3/100 | +10.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 93268
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft Union High Taft Union High Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Junior High Taft City Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 3 | Buena Vista High (Continuation) Taft Union High Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 93268 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