Schools in 95252 — Valley Springs, California: 95252 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
95252 has 3 ranked schools in Valley Springs, averaging a Scope Score of 17.0/100 — 21.8 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95252's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 13.6 to 21.0, a 7.5-point spread.
How 95252 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Jenny Lind Elementary with a Scope Score of 21 and 5.3% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 95252 average 20.6% meeting standard but only 5.6% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95252 averages 34.4%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 95252's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95252 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95252 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95252 | Valley Springs | — | 3 | 17.0/100 | — |
| 95249 | San Andreas | 8.0 | 4 | 32.2/100 | +15.3 |
| 95642 | Jackson | 14.1 | 3 | 35.8/100 | +18.8 |
| 95685 | Sutter Creek | 14.7 | 3 | 45.0/100 | +28.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 95252
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenny Lind Elementary Calaveras Unified | 5.3% | 12th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100 |
| 2 | Valley Springs Elementary Calaveras Unified | 7.4% | 5th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 16/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyon Middle Calaveras Unified | 4.2% | 3rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 14/100 |
Schools in 95252 on the map
Open these schools 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