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Schools in 93505 — California City, California: 3 schools. Average score 23.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

93505 has 3 ranked schools in California City, averaging a Scope Score of 20.5/100 — 23.3 points below the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 93505's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.1 to 24.6, a 9.6-point spread.

How 93505 schools perform

The top-ranked school is California City High with a Scope Score of 25 and 7.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93505 averages 47.1%, above the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 93505's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 93505

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93505 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93505

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range15.1 – 24.6
9.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.7% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (1)

avg 21.7/1001 ranked elementary schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Hacienda Elementary
Mojave Unified On the Rise
4.5%Needs Support
22/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 15.1/1001 ranked middle schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1California City Middle
Mojave Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
15/100

High Schools (1)

avg 24.6/1001 ranked high schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1California City High
Mojave Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93505Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 93505 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 93505

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 93505 (California City) good?
93505 has 3 ranked schools in California City, averaging a Scope Score of 20.5/100 — 23.3 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93505's own mix of school levels. 5.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 93505?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93505 is California City High with a Scope Score of 25/100 and 7.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93505 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93505 average a Scope Score of 20.5/100 — 23.3 points below the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 93505's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 5.0% vs. 19.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93505?
Zip code 93505 has 3 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.