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Schools in 95368 — Salida, California: 4 schools. Average score 5.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95368 has 4 ranked schools in Salida, averaging a Scope Score of 33.5/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95368's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 25.4 to 39.0, a 13.6-point spread.

How 95368 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 16.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95368 averages 11.1%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 95368's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95368 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95368
95368Salida433.5/100
95356Modesto2.1538.6/100+5.1
95366Ripon3.5748.4/100+14.9
95350Modesto5.21530.3/100-3.2
95358Modesto6.2838.6/100+5.1
95320Escalon7.7537.6/100+4.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95368

2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95368

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range25.4 – 39.0
13.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 36.2/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Sisk Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%58th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
2Dena Boer
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.8%50th percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100
3Salida Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
10.3%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 25.4/1001 ranked middle schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%25th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 95368Methodology · Explore all schools

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 95368

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 95368 (Salida) good?
95368 has 4 ranked schools in Salida, averaging a Scope Score of 33.5/100 — 5.3 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95368's own mix of school levels. 14.7% 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 95368?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95368 is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 39/100 and 16.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95368 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95368 average a Scope Score of 33.5/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 95368's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 14.7% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95368?
Zip code 95368 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.