Schools in 93536 — Lancaster, California: 14 schools. Average score 10.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93536 has 14 ranked schools in Lancaster, averaging a Scope Score of 31.4/100 — 10.6 points below the state average of 42.0 (a state average weighted to 93536's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.2 to 63.7, a 51.5-point spread.
How 93536 schools perform
The top-ranked school is SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) with a Scope Score of 64 and 33.2% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93536's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +66 scale-score points across 7 schools in 93536 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93536 averages 23.0%, above the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 93536's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93536 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93536 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93536 | Lancaster | — | 14 | 31.4/100 | — |
| 93534 | Lancaster | 3.8 | 6 | 20.0/100 | -11.4 |
| 93551 | Palmdale | 5.4 | 13 | 36.7/100 | +5.3 |
| 93535 | Lancaster | 8.2 | 18 | 22.5/100 | -9.0 |
| 93550 | Palmdale | 10.1 | 15 | 27.0/100 | -4.4 |
| 93510 | Acton | 12.5 | 4 | 32.8/100 | +1.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93536
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93536 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 93536
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quartz Hill Elementary Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 17.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Nancy Cory Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 28/100 |
| 3 | West Wind Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 12.4% | Developing 27/100 |
| 4 | Valley View Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 13.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 5 | Sundown Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 10.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 6 | Del Sur Senior Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 7 | John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 13.2% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Walker Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 22.6% | Solid 43/100 |
| 2 | Academies of the Antelope Valley Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 7.8% | Developing 27/100 |
| 3 | Amargosa Creek Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 4 | Endeavour Middle Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 12/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) Antelope Valley Union High Strong All-Around | 33.2% | Strong 64/100 |
| 2 | Quartz Hill High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 15.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Lancaster High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 46/100 |
Schools in 93536 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