Schools in 93950 — Pacific Grove, California: 93950 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
93950 has 5 ranked schools in Pacific Grove, averaging a Scope Score of 62.0/100 — 17.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 53.4 to 68.5, a 15.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93950 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pacific Grove High with a Scope Score of 68 and 42.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 35.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 93950 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +8.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93950 averages 16.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93950 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93950 | Pacific Grove | 5 | Solid 62.0/100 | — |
| 93955 | Seaside | 8 | Developing 32.3/100 | -29.8 |
| 93940 | Monterey | 5 | Solid 51.0/100 | -11.0 |
| 93960 | Soledad | 8 | Developing 38.1/100 | -23.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93950
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93950 are classified as Growth Engine (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 93950
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 42.2% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Building Momentum | 43.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 3 | Pacific Grove Middle Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 35.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 32.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 5 | Monterey Bay Charter Monterey County Office of Education Growth Engine | 23.0% | Solid 53/100 |
Schools in 93950 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