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Schools in 95326 — Hughson, California: 95326 schools average near the state. The 23.1-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95326 has 4 ranked schools in Hughson, averaging a Scope Score of 42.5/100 — within 1.3 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 34.6 to 57.8, a 23.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.1
34.6 – 57.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95326 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.6% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 95326 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +16.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95326 averages 25.6%, above the state average of 18.1%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95326 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95326
95326Hughson4Developing
42.5/100
95324Hilmar3Developing
41.1/100
-1.4
95323Hickman3Developing
46.3/100
+3.8
95322Gustine4Developing
33.6/100
-8.9
95330Lathrop4Developing
34.0/100
-8.5
95320Escalon5Developing
39.5/100
-2.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95326

2 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95326 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 95326

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hughson High
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Solid
58/100
2Emilie J. Ross Middle
Hughson Unified On the Rise
12.8%Developing
42/100
3Barbara Spratling Middle
Keyes Union On the Rise
10.5%Developing
36/100
4Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Developing
35/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 95326Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95326 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 95326

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 95326 (Hughson) good?
95326 has 4 ranked schools in Hughson, averaging a Scope Score of 42.5/100 — within 1.3 points of the state average. 11.1% 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 95326?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95326 is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 17.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95326 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95326 average a Scope Score of 42.5/100 — within 1.3 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.6% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95326?
Zip code 95326 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 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.