Schools in 93454 — Santa Maria, California
93454 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.9 — 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.1 to 48.5, a 23.5-point spread.
How 93454 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santa Maria High with a Scope Score of 49 and 8.8% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93454. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93454 averages 14.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93454 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93454
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93454 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 93454
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Benjamin Foxen Elementary Blochman Union Elementary Building Momentum | 28.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita On the Rise | 9.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Miller (Isaac) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Alvin Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 5.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | Rice (William) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 9 | Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 8.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 10 | Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 6.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 93454 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 93454
- 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
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