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Schools in 93610 — Chowchilla, California: 93610 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

93610 has 3 ranked schools in Chowchilla, averaging a Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.7 to 45.2, a 26.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.5
18.7 – 45.2
Avg Exceeded %
7.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93610 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Chowchilla Union High with a Scope Score of 45 and 9.4% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 93610 average 27.1% meeting standard but only 7.7% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Average proficiency falls 11.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93610. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93610 averages 27.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93610 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93610
93610Chowchilla3Developing
32.5/100
93609Caruthers3Solid
50.0/100
+17.5
93611Clovis17Solid
54.4/100
+21.9
93612Clovis5Developing
46.1/100
+13.6
93615Cutler3Needs Support
27.2/100
-5.3
93618Sultana11Developing
40.6/100
+8.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 93610

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Chowchilla Union High
Chowchilla Union High Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
45/100
2Dairyland Elementary
Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
34/100
3Gateway High (Continuation)
Chowchilla Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93610Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 93610 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 93610

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 93610 (Chowchilla) good?
93610 has 3 ranked schools in Chowchilla, averaging a Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average. 7.7% 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 93610?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93610 is Chowchilla Union High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 9.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93610 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93610 average a Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 12.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 7.7% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 93610?
Zip code 93610 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.