Schools in 95388 — Winton, California: 5 schools. Average score 3.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95388 has 5 ranked schools in Winton, averaging a Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 3.0 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95388's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.2 to 49.6, a 25.4-point spread.
How 95388 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Frank Sparkes Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95388's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +68 scale-score points across 3 schools in 95388 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95388 averages 14.8%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 95388's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95388 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95388 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95388 | Winton | — | 5 | 35.8/100 | — |
| 95301 | Atwater | 3.1 | 10 | 35.3/100 | -0.5 |
| 95334 | Livingston | 6.5 | 5 | 30.6/100 | -5.2 |
| 95348 | Merced | 8.3 | 4 | 38.0/100 | +2.2 |
| 95315 | Delhi | 10.0 | 4 | 39.0/100 | +3.1 |
| 95340 | Merced | 10.1 | 12 | 27.9/100 | -7.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95388
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95388 is classified as 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
All schools in 95388
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton | 31.4% | 76th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100 |
| 2 | Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton | 15.3% | 53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary Merced River Union Elementary | 16.4% | 34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100 |
| 4 | Winfield Elementary Winton | 15.0% | 20th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winton Middle Winton | 14.1% | 56th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100 |
Schools in 95388 on the map
Open these schools 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.
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