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Schools in 95320 — Escalon, California: 6 schools. Average score 6.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95320 has 6 ranked schools in Escalon, averaging a Scope Score of 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.2 to 50.6, a 28.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
22.2 – 50.6
Avg Exceeded %
12.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95320 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 51 and 16.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95320 averages 16.6%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95320 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95320
95320Escalon6Developing
38.6/100
95322Gustine4Developing
35.0/100
-3.7
95323Hickman3Developing
45.0/100
+6.4
95316Denair5Developing
41.4/100
+2.8
95324Hilmar3Developing
40.9/100
+2.3
95315Delhi4Developing
43.4/100
+4.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95320

1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95320 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 95320

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Escalon High
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Solid
51/100
2Van Allen Elementary
Escalon Unified Growth Engine
16.8%Developing
47/100
3Escalon Charter Academy
Escalon Unified Culture First
19.3%Developing
47/100
4El Portal Middle
Escalon Unified On the Rise
10.3%Developing
34/100
5Dent Elementary
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
31/100
6Vista High (Continuation)
Escalon Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 95320Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95320 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 95320

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 95320 (Escalon) good?
95320 has 6 ranked schools in Escalon, averaging a Scope Score of 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average. 12.7% 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 95320?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95320 is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 16.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95320 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95320 average a Scope Score of 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 12.7% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95320?
Zip code 95320 has 6 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.