Schools in 93458 — Santa Maria, California: 9 schools. Average score 12.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93458 has 9 ranked schools in Santa Maria, averaging a Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.7 to 39.7, a 17.0-point spread.
How 93458 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 16.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 3.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93458. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93458 averages 10.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93458 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93458 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93458 | Santa Maria | 9 | Developing 32.5/100 | — |
| 93460 | Santa Ynez | 3 | Developing 47.0/100 | +14.5 |
| 93455 | Santa Maria | 11 | Developing 43.0/100 | +10.4 |
| 93454 | Santa Maria | 11 | Developing 35.8/100 | +3.3 |
| 93465 | Templeton | 5 | Developing 43.2/100 | +10.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93458
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93458 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 93458
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 16.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Sanchez (David J.) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 8.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Liberty Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 5.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 4.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Fairlawn Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita On the Rise | 4.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Bonita Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 1.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 8 | Jiménez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Culture First | 9.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 9 | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria-Bonita Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 93458 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