Schools in 93906 — Salinas, California
93906 has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 11.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.2 to 56.5, a 35.3-point spread.
How 93906 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Rancho San Juan High with a Scope Score of 57 and 14.5% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93906 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93906 averages 23.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93906 compares to nearby zip codes
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho San Juan High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 14.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | North Salinas High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 10.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Everett Alvarez High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 9.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | La Joya Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | New Republic Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 36/100 |
| 6 | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 12.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Salinas City Virtual Academy Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 9.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Creekside Elementary Alisal Union On the Rise | 10.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 9 | McKinnon Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | John Gutierrez Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 5.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 11 | Gavilan View Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 12 | Henry F. Kammann Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 6.7% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | El Gabilan Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 3.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 14 | Salinas Community Monterey County Office of Education Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 15 | Mount Toro High Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 1.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 16 | Santa Rita Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 1.8% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 17 | Loma Vista Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 18 | El Puente Salinas Union High Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 19 | Natividad Elementary Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93906
- 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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