Schools in 93905 — Salinas, California: 13 schools. Average score 9.9 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 30.1/100 — 9.9 points below the state average of 40.0 (a state average weighted to 93905's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.9 to 52.0, a 39.1-point spread.
How 93905 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Alisal High with a Scope Score of 52 and 14.2% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93905's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +78 scale-score points across 12 schools in 93905 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93905 averages 14.6%, below the state average of 18.3%, weighted to 93905's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93905 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93905 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93905 | Salinas | — | 13 | 30.1/100 | — |
| 93906 | Salinas | 2.6 | 16 | 30.2/100 | +0.1 |
| 93901 | Salinas | 2.9 | 7 | 30.2/100 | +0.1 |
| 93907 | Salinas | 4.9 | 8 | 27.8/100 | -2.3 |
| 95012 | Castroville | 9.9 | 3 | 36.6/100 | +6.5 |
| 93933 | Marina | 10.3 | 4 | 39.4/100 | +9.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93905
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 93905 are classified as On the Rise (7) — 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
Elementary Schools (12)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Bella Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 14.4% | Solid 41/100 |
| 2 | Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Alisal Community Alisal Union Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 9.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Los Padres Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy Alisal Union On the Rise | 8.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 8 | Bardin Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 6.1% | Developing 29/100 |
| 9 | Sherwood Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 10 | Frank Paul Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 11 | Fremont Elementary Alisal Union Culture First | 2.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 12 | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 9.3% | Needs Support 13/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisal High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 52/100 |
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