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Nipomo · 93444

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 93444 are the same schools listed on the Nipomo page.

Central Coast New Tech HighNipomo HighLange (Dorothea) ElementaryDana ElementaryNipomo Elementary93444N ↑
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93444 at a glance

93444 (Nipomo) has 5 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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3 comparable schools · average 31.1/100 · range 24.6–37.5

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2 comparable schools · average 55.7/100 · range 51.0–60.4

Explore ZIP codes near 93444

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93458Santa Maria96.4 mi
93420Arroyo Grande57.1 mi
93454Santa Maria118.0 mi
93433Grover Beach39.1 mi
93455Santa Maria1011.7 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 93444

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Elementary schools in 93444 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
16.9%55th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Dana Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
13.0%38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100
Nipomo Elementary
Lucia Mar Unified
9.4%20th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100

High schools in 93444 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Central Coast New Tech High
Lucia Mar Unified Solid Base
36.7%71st percentile · SolidScope Score 60/100
Nipomo High
Lucia Mar Unified
16.1%44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 51/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93444?
This SchoolScope directory lists 5 public schools in 93444 (Nipomo) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93444?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Lange (Dorothea) Elementary (37/100). High: Central Coast New Tech High (60/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93444 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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