Schools in 93905 — Salinas, California: 13 schools. Average score 8.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93905 has 13 ranked schools in Salinas, averaging a Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.6 to 48.0, a 32.3-point spread.
How 93905 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Alisal High with a Scope Score of 48 and 14.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93905 averages 14.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93905 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93905 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93905 | Salinas | 13 | Developing 36.7/100 | — |
| 93906 | Salinas | 19 | Developing 33.3/100 | -3.4 |
| 93907 | Salinas | 9 | Developing 33.6/100 | -3.1 |
| 93901 | Salinas | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | -1.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93905
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93905 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 93905
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisal High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Monte Bella Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.3% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Alisal Community Alisal Union On the Rise | 13.5% | Developing 40/100 |
| 6 | Los Padres Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | Bardin Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 6.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 8 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy Alisal Union Culture First | 8.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Sherwood Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 5.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 11 | Fremont Elementary Alisal Union Culture First | 2.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 12 | Frank Paul Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 13 | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 9.3% | Needs Support 16/100 |
Schools in 93905 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