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Schools in 95386 — Waterford, California: 95386 schools average 7.9 points above the state — but the range is 22.8 points wide.

95386 has 3 ranked schools in Waterford, averaging a Scope Score of 52.7/100 — 7.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 44.6 to 67.4, a 22.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
52.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.8
44.6 – 67.4
Avg Exceeded %
18.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95386 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy with a Scope Score of 67 and 29.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95386 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95386 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95386
95386Waterford3Solid
52.7/100
95388Winton5Developing
39.8/100
-12.9
95382Turlock6Developing
37.9/100
-14.8
95391Mountain House8Strong
71.5/100
+18.8
95380Turlock10Developing
34.8/100
-17.9
95379Tuolumne3Developing
43.2/100
-9.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95386

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95386

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.2%Solid
67/100
2Waterford High
Waterford Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
46/100
3Connecting Waters Charter
Waterford Unified Culture First
12.4%Developing
45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95386Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95386 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 95386

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 95386 (Waterford) good?
95386 has 3 ranked schools in Waterford, averaging a Scope Score of 52.7/100 — 7.9 points above the state average. 18.3% 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 95386?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95386 is Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 29.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95386 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95386 average a Scope Score of 52.7/100 — 7.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95386?
Zip code 95386 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 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.