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Schools in 95018 — Felton, California: 95018 schools average 8.5 points above the state — but the range is 28.2 points wide.

95018 has 3 ranked schools in Felton, averaging a Scope Score of 52.3/100 — 8.5 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 41.0 to 69.1, a 28.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
52.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
41.0 – 69.1
Avg Exceeded %
22.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95018 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Lorenzo Valley High with a Scope Score of 69 and 27.9% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 95018 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95018 averages 20.8%, above the state average of 18.1%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95018 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95018
95018Felton3Solid
52.3/100
95020Gilroy14Developing
43.4/100
-8.8
95014Cupertino13Strong
83.5/100
+31.2
95023Hollister14Developing
39.9/100
-12.4
95012Castroville3Developing
39.0/100
-13.3
95008Campbell6Developing
49.8/100
-2.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95018

2 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95018 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95018

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Lorenzo Valley High
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Building Momentum
27.9%Solid
69/100
2San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
San Lorenzo Valley Unified On the Rise
23.8%Developing
47/100
3San Lorenzo Valley Middle
San Lorenzo Valley Unified On the Rise
15.2%Developing
41/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95018Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95018 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 95018

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95018 (Felton) good?
95018 has 3 ranked schools in Felton, averaging a Scope Score of 52.3/100 — 8.5 points above the state average. 22.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95018?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95018 is San Lorenzo Valley High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 27.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95018 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95018 average a Scope Score of 52.3/100 — 8.5 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 22.3% vs. 21.6% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95018?
Zip code 95018 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.