Schools in 95012 — Castroville, California: 3 schools. Average score 4.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95012 has 3 ranked schools in Castroville, averaging a Scope Score of 40.5/100 — 4.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.3 to 46.8, a 14.5-point spread.
How 95012 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Castroville Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.3% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95012 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +10.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95012 averages 23.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95012 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95012 | Castroville | 3 | Developing 40.5/100 | — |
| 95014 | Cupertino | 13 | Strong 79.0/100 | +38.5 |
| 95008 | Campbell | 6 | Developing 47.5/100 | +6.9 |
| 95018 | Felton | 3 | Solid 50.2/100 | +9.7 |
| 95020 | Gilroy | 15 | Developing 44.9/100 | +4.4 |
| 95003 | Aptos | 5 | Developing 47.0/100 | +6.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95012
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95012 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 95012
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castroville Elementary North Monterey County Unified Growth Engine | 11.3% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | North Monterey County High North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Elkhorn Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 9.1% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 95012 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