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Schools in 93436 — Lompoc, California

93436 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.3 to 52.0, a 30.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.7
21.3 – 52.0
Avg Exceeded %
8.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 93436 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cabrillo High with a Scope Score of 52 and 14.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93436. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93436 averages 27.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93436 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93436
93436Lompoc10Developing
33.2/100
93433Grover Beach3Developing
37.1/100
+3.9
93428Cambria3Developing
38.8/100
+5.6
93444Nipomo5Developing
44.6/100
+11.4
93446Paso Robles10Developing
40.0/100
+6.8

School archetypes in 93436

2 On the Rise1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93436 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 93436

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cabrillo High
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Solid
52/100
2Buena Vista Elementary
Lompoc Unified Culture First
19.8%Developing
44/100
3Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Lompoc Unified On the Rise
11.4%Developing
43/100
4Lompoc High
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
3.9%Developing
41/100
5Miguelito Elementary
Lompoc Unified On the Rise
8.8%Developing
32/100
6La Honda STEAM Academy
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
27/100
7Maple High
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
26/100
8Leonora Fillmore Elementary
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
23/100
9La Canada Elementary
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
23/100
10Clarence Ruth Elementary
Lompoc Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 93436 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93436

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lompoc good?
Lompoc's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lompoc?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lompoc is Cabrillo High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 14.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lompoc schools compare to the state average?
Lompoc elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.3 to 52.0, a 30.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Lompoc?
Lompoc has 10 ranked elementary 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.