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Schools in 95249 — San Andreas, California: 95249 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

95249 has 4 ranked schools in San Andreas, averaging a Scope Score of 30.9/100 — 15.5 points below the state average of 46.4 (a state average weighted to 95249's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.5 to 45.1, a 26.6-point spread.

How 95249 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 45 and 5.2% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 95249 average 22.7% meeting standard but only 3.8% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95249 averages 29.1%, above the state average of 20.5%, weighted to 95249's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95249 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95249
95249San Andreas430.9/100
95252Valley Springs8.2317.0/100-14.0
95642Jackson12.2335.8/100+4.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95249

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum1 not compared

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95249

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range18.5 – 45.1
26.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 20.5% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 21.9/1002 ranked elementary schools2 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Mountain Oaks
Calaveras County Office of Education Culture First
4.7%22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100
2San Andreas Elementary
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
6.0%8th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 18/100

High Schools (3)

avg 36.9/1003 ranked high schools2 Needs Support, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Calaveras High
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
5.2%24th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 45/100
2Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Educati
Calaveras Unified Building Momentum
3.1%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 40/100
3Gold Strike High
Calaveras Unified continuation high school
0.0%59th percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 95249Methodology · Explore all schools

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 95249

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 95249 (San Andreas) good?
95249 has 4 ranked schools in San Andreas, averaging a Scope Score of 30.9/100 — 15.5 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95249's own mix of school levels. 3.8% 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 95249?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95249 is Calaveras High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 5.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95249 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95249 average a Scope Score of 30.9/100 — 15.5 points below the state average of 46.4, a state average weighted to zip code 95249's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 3.8% vs. 20.6% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95249?
Zip code 95249 has 4 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.