Schools in 93901 — Salinas, California: 7 schools. Average score 9.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93901 has 7 ranked schools in Salinas, averaging a Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 9.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 13.0 to 55.6, a 42.6-point spread.
How 93901 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 18.5% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 93901 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93901 averages 20.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93901 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93901 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93901 | Salinas | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | — |
| 93905 | Salinas | 13 | Developing 36.7/100 | +1.3 |
| 93906 | Salinas | 19 | Developing 33.3/100 | -2.1 |
| 93907 | Salinas | 9 | Developing 33.6/100 | -1.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93901
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93901 are classified as On the Rise (3) 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 93901
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary Salinas City Elementary Growth Engine | 18.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Salinas High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 23.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Mission Park Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 12.4% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 5.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Monterey County Home Charter Monterey County Office of Education Building Momentum | 1.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 6 | Monterey Park Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 7.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | University Park Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 13/100 |
Schools in 93901 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