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Schools in 93446 — Paso Robles, California

93446 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.0 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.0 to 56.5, a 31.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.4
25.0 – 56.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 93446 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Paso Robles High with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.6% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93446 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +8.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93446 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93446 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93446
93446Paso Robles10Developing
40.0/100
93444Nipomo5Developing
44.6/100
+4.6
93454Santa Maria10Developing
34.9/100
-5.1
93455Santa Maria9Developing
42.2/100
+2.3
93436Lompoc10Developing
33.2/100
-6.8

School archetypes in 93446

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 93446 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (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 93446

#SchoolExceededScore
1Paso Robles High
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Solid
56/100
2Kermit King Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Growth Engine
23.4%Developing
49/100
3Cappy Culver Elementary
San Miguel Joint Union Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
49/100
4Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Growth Engine
19.7%Developing
48/100
5Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise
13.8%Developing
41/100
6Independence High
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
38/100
7Pat Butler Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise
15.3%Developing
34/100
8Winifred Pifer Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Needs Support
29/100
9Glen Speck Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified On the Rise
6.5%Needs Support
29/100
10Liberty High (Continuation)
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

Schools in 93446 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 93446

  • 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 Paso Robles good?
Paso Robles's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.0/100, which is 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.1% 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 Paso Robles?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Paso Robles is Paso Robles High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 19.6% 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 Paso Robles schools compare to the state average?
Paso Robles elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.0 to 56.5, a 31.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles 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.