Schools in 93905 — Salinas, California
93905 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.6 to 53.2, a 31.6-point spread.
How 93905 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Alisal High with a Scope Score of 53 and 14.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93905 averages 14.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93905 compares to nearby zip codes
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisal High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 14.2% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Monte Bella Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Alisal Community Alisal Union On the Rise | 13.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 36/100 |
| 6 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy Alisal Union Culture First | 8.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Los Padres Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 9 | Bardin Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 6.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 10 | Sherwood Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 5.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Fremont Elementary Alisal Union Culture First | 2.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 12 | Frank Paul Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 13 | Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Alisal Union Building Momentum | 9.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93905
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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