Schools in 93455 — Santa Maria, California: 93455 schools average near the state. The 32.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
93455 has 11 ranked schools in Santa Maria, averaging a Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.7 to 60.4, a 32.7-point spread.
How 93455 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Joe Nightingale Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 32.4% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 93455 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93455 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93455 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93455 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93455 | Santa Maria | 11 | Developing 43.0/100 | — |
| 93454 | Santa Maria | 11 | Developing 35.8/100 | -7.2 |
| 93458 | Santa Maria | 9 | Developing 32.5/100 | -10.4 |
| 93460 | Santa Ynez | 3 | Developing 47.0/100 | +4.1 |
| 93446 | Paso Robles | 12 | Developing 38.7/100 | -4.3 |
| 93465 | Templeton | 5 | Developing 43.2/100 | +0.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93455
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93455 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (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 93455
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Growth Engine | 32.4% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Family Partnership Charter Blochman Union Elementary Growth Engine | 22.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 25.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 17.0% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita On the Rise | 8.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 8 | Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt Union Elementary On the Rise | 12.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 9 | Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt Union Elementary Building Momentum | 21.7% | Developing 36/100 |
| 10 | Delta High Santa Maria Joint Union High Building Momentum | 0.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 11 | Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria SBE - Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
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