Schools in 93405 — San Luis Obispo, California
93405 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 58.5, a 33.2-point spread.
How 93405 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Bishop's Peak Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 38.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 17.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93405. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93405 averages 27.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93405 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93405
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All schools in 93405
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Strong All-Around | 38.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 36.2% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Pacheco Elementary San Luis Coastal Unified Culture First | 28.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Pacific Beach High San Luis Coastal Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Culture First | 1.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo County Community San Luis Obispo County Office of Educati Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 93405 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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