Schools in 93444 — Nipomo, California: 5 schools. Average score 4.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93444 has 5 ranked schools in Nipomo, averaging a Scope Score of 40.9/100 — 4.0 points below the state average of 44.9 (a state average weighted to 93444's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.6 to 60.4, a 35.8-point spread.
How 93444 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Central Coast New Tech High with a Scope Score of 60 and 36.7% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93444's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 3 schools in 93444 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93444 averages 16.8%, below the state average of 19.9%, weighted to 93444's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93444 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93444 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93444 | Nipomo | — | 5 | 40.9/100 | — |
| 93458 | Santa Maria | 6.4 | 9 | 24.6/100 | -16.3 |
| 93420 | Arroyo Grande | 7.1 | 5 | 56.4/100 | +15.5 |
| 93454 | Santa Maria | 8.0 | 11 | 30.1/100 | -10.9 |
| 93433 | Grover Beach | 9.1 | 3 | 31.9/100 | -9.1 |
| 93455 | Santa Maria | 11.7 | 10 | 39.1/100 | -1.8 |
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
Elementary Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lange (Dorothea) Elementary Lucia Mar Unified On the Rise | 16.9% | Solid 37/100 |
| 2 | Dana Elementary Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Nipomo Elementary Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Coast New Tech High Lucia Mar Unified Strong All-Around | 36.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Nipomo High Lucia Mar Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 51/100 |
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