Schools in 95023 — Hollister, California
95023 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.5 to 79.8, a 60.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95023 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Accelerated Achievement Academy with a Scope Score of 80 and 48.2% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95023. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95023 averages 21.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95023 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95023
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95023 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 95023
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerated Achievement Academy Hollister Building Momentum | 48.2% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Spring Grove Elementary North County Joint Union Elementary Culture First | 29.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Hollister High San Benito High Building Momentum | 13.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister Growth Engine | 19.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Southside Elementary Southside Elementary On the Rise | 16.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister On the Rise | 12.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 8 | Rancho Santana Hollister Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Hollister Dual Language Academy Hollister Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Rancho San Justo Hollister Building Momentum | 6.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 11 | Calaveras Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 9.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 12 | San Andreas Continuation High San Benito High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 13 | Maze Middle Hollister Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 14 | R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Schools in 95023 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 95023
- 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
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology