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Schools in 95326 — Hughson, California: 3 schools. Average score 2.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95326 has 3 ranked schools in Hughson, averaging a Scope Score of 41.0/100 — 2.7 points below the state average of 43.7 (a state average weighted to 95326's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.5 to 56.6, a 23.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95326 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 57 and 17.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95326 averages 25.2%, above the state average of 19.8%, weighted to 95326's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95326 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95326
95326Hughson341.0/100
95307Ceres4.61536.4/100-4.6
95357Modesto4.8333.7/100-7.3
95382Turlock4.8632.9/100-8.0
95316Denair5.7537.0/100-4.0
95354Modesto6.6529.0/100-12.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95326

2 On the Rise1 Building Momentum1 not compared

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

Figures
Score range33.5 – 56.6
23.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.8% (level-matched)

Middle Schools (2)

avg 36.6/1002 ranked middle schools1 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Emilie J. Ross Middle
Hughson Unified On the Rise
12.8%Solid
40/100
2Barbara Spratling Middle
Keyes Union On the Rise
10.5%Developing
34/100

High Schools (2)

avg 45.3/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Hughson High
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Solid
57/100
2Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
Hughson Unified continuation high school
3.6%Strong
34/100 · 93rd in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 3 ranked schools in Hughson, averaging a Scope Score of 41.0/100 — 2.7 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95326's own mix of school levels. 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 57/100 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 41.0/100 — 2.7 points below the state average of 43.7, a state average weighted to zip code 95326's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 18.1% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95326?
Zip code 95326 has 3 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.