Schools in 93906 — Salinas, California: 19 schools. Average score 11.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93906 has 19 ranked schools in Salinas, averaging a Scope Score of 33.3/100 — 11.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.9 to 49.7, a 30.8-point spread.
How 93906 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Rancho San Juan High with a Scope Score of 50 and 14.5% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 93906 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93906 averages 23.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93906 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93906 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93906 | Salinas | 19 | Developing 33.3/100 | — |
| 93905 | Salinas | 13 | Developing 36.7/100 | +3.4 |
| 93907 | Salinas | 9 | Developing 33.6/100 | +0.3 |
| 93901 | Salinas | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | +2.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93906
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 93906 are classified as On the Rise (6) — 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 93906
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho San Juan High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 14.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | North Salinas High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Everett Alvarez High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 9.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | New Republic Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 5 | Salinas City Virtual Academy Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 9.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 6 | Creekside Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 10.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | La Joya Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 8 | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 12.4% | Developing 37/100 |
| 9 | McKinnon Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 10 | John Gutierrez Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 5.8% | Developing 36/100 |
| 11 | Henry F. Kammann Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 6.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 12 | Gavilan View Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 13 | El Gabilan Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 3.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 14 | Loma Vista Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 15 | Santa Rita Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 1.8% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 16 | Natividad Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 17 | Mount Toro High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 1.0% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 18 | Salinas Community Monterey County Office of Education Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 19 | El Puente Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Schools in 93906 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