Schools in 93455 — Santa Maria, California
93455 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.2 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.9 to 56.8, a 23.9-point spread.
How 93455 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Joe Nightingale Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 32.4% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93455 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93455 averages 20.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93455 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93455
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93455 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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 93455
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Growth Engine | 32.4% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 17.0% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary On the Rise | 25.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 21.7% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 6 | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 7 | Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita On the Rise | 8.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 8 | Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary On the Rise | 12.9% | Developing 35/100 |
| 9 | Delta High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 0.5% | Developing 33/100 |
Schools in 93455 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 93455
- 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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