Schools in 93535 — Lancaster, California
93535 has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.4 — 18.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.2 to 49.0, a 40.7-point spread.
How 93535 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Eastside High with a Scope Score of 49 and 8.1% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93535 average 19.2% meeting standard but only 5.7% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93535 averages 34.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93535 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93535
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93535 are classified as On the Rise (2) 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 93535
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster Elementary Growth Engine | 19.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Antelope Valley High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Linda Verde Elementary Lancaster Elementary On the Rise | 5.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Discovery Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | Eastside Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | Tierra Bonita Elementary Eastside Union Elementary On the Rise | 6.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Wilsona Elementary Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | Columbia Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 11 | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | El Dorado Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 13 | Challenger Middle Wilsona Elementary Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 14 | Enterprise Elementary Eastside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 15 | Joshua Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 16 | Piute Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 17 | New Vista Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 13/100 |
| 18 | Desert Winds Continuation High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 8/100 |
Schools in 93535 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 93535
- 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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