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Schools in 95316 — Denair, California: 5 schools. Average score 3.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95316 has 5 ranked schools in Denair, averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.2 to 68.5, a 47.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
41.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.3
21.2 – 68.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95316 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Gratton Charter with a Scope Score of 68 and 38.5% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 95316 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95316 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95316 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95316
95316Denair5Developing
41.4/100
95315Delhi4Developing
43.4/100
+2.0
95320Escalon6Developing
38.6/100
-2.8
95322Gustine4Developing
35.0/100
-6.4
95323Hickman3Developing
45.0/100
+3.6
95324Hilmar3Developing
40.9/100
-0.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95316

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95316 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95316

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gratton Charter
Gratton Elementary Growth Engine
38.5%Solid
68/100
2Denair High
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
44/100
3Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Denair Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Developing
38/100
4Denair Middle
Denair Unified On the Rise
5.9%Developing
35/100
5Denair Charter Academy
Denair Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95316Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95316 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 95316

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 95316 (Denair) good?
95316 has 5 ranked schools in Denair, averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.4 points below the state average. 11.4% 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 95316?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95316 is Gratton Charter with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 38.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95316 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95316 average a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.4 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95316?
Zip code 95316 has 5 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.