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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 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 93656's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.4 to 50.8, a 26.4-point spread.

How 93656 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Riverdale High with a Scope Score of 51 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.

Chronic absenteeism across 93656 averages 12.9%, below the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 93656's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93656 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 93656
93656Riverdale335.8/100
93609Caruthers7.8343.9/100+8.0
93245Lemoore10.91344.1/100+8.3
93242Laton11.1331.5/100-4.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 93656

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 93656

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range24.4 – 50.8
26.4 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.7% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (1)

avg 24.4/1001 ranked elementary schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Burrel Elementary
Burrel Union Elementary Culture First
7.3%Needs Support
24/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 32.2/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
32/100

High Schools (1)

avg 50.8/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverdale High
Riverdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 93656Methodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93656

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 93656 (Riverdale) good?
93656 has 3 ranked schools in Riverdale, averaging a Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 93656's own mix of school levels. 9.1% 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 93656?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93656 is Riverdale High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 8.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93656 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93656 average a Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 93656's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 9.1% vs. 19.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 93656?
Zip code 93656 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.