Schools in 93907 — Salinas, California
93907 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.4 — 9.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.5 to 49.8, a 25.3-point spread.
How 93907 schools perform
The top-ranked school is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study with a Scope Score of 50 and 11.8% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93907 average 25.6% meeting standard but only 7.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93907 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +9.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93907 averages 23.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93907 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93907
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93907 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 93907
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Boronda Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 11.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Lagunita Elementary Lagunita Elementary Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Prunedale Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Laurel Wood Elementary Salinas City Elementary On the Rise | 7.9% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Central Bay High (Continuation) North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Echo Valley Elementary North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | Boronda Meadows Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Schools in 93907 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 93907
- 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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