Schools in 93656 — Riverdale, California: 93656 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
93656 has 3 ranked schools in Riverdale, averaging a Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 11.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 16.8 to 47.2, a 30.3-point spread.
How 93656 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Riverdale High with a Scope Score of 47 and 8.7% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 93656 average 30.3% meeting standard but only 9.1% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Average proficiency falls 12.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93656. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93656 averages 12.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93656 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93656 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93656 | Riverdale | 3 | Developing 33.9/100 | — |
| 93657 | Sanger | 12 | Developing 39.8/100 | +5.9 |
| 93654 | Reedley | 12 | Solid 51.8/100 | +17.9 |
| 93662 | Selma | 10 | Developing 36.9/100 | +3.0 |
| 93648 | Parlier | 7 | Developing 35.7/100 | +1.8 |
| 93647 | Orosi | 4 | Developing 45.4/100 | +11.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93656
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All schools in 93656
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverdale High Riverdale Joint Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale Joint Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Burrel Elementary Burrel Union Elementary Culture First | 7.3% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 93656 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