Schools in 93444 — Nipomo, California: 93444 schools average near the state. The 23.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
93444 has 5 ranked schools in Nipomo, averaging a Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.4 to 55.3, a 23.9-point spread.
How 93444 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Central Coast New Tech High with a Scope Score of 55 and 36.7% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 6.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93444. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93444 averages 16.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93444 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93444 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93444 | Nipomo | 5 | Developing 43.2/100 | — |
| 93446 | Paso Robles | 12 | Developing 38.7/100 | -4.5 |
| 93436 | Lompoc | 12 | Developing 34.2/100 | -9.0 |
| 93454 | Santa Maria | 11 | Developing 35.8/100 | -7.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93444
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93444 is classified as On the Rise — 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 93444
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Coast New Tech High Lucia Mar Unified Solid Base | 36.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Nipomo High Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Lange (Dorothea) Elementary Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Dana Elementary Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 5 | Nipomo Elementary Lucia Mar Unified On the Rise | 9.4% | Developing 31/100 |
Schools in 93444 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