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Schools in 95461 — Middletown, California: 95461 schools average near the state. The 27.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95461 has 5 ranked schools in Middletown, averaging a Scope Score of 44.1/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.5 to 59.6, a 27.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.2
32.5 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
16.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95461 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 27.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95461 averages 25.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95461 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95461
95461Middletown5Developing
44.1/100
95457Lower Lake3Needs Support
24.4/100
-19.7
95453Lakeport4Needs Support
29.7/100
-14.5
95451Kelseyville4Needs Support
29.8/100
-14.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95461

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95461

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lake County International Charter
Middletown Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
60/100
2Middletown High
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
51/100
3California Connections Academy North Bay
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
45/100
4Minnie Cannon Elementary
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
33/100
5Middletown Middle
Middletown Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95461Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95461 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 95461

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 95461 (Middletown) good?
95461 has 5 ranked schools in Middletown, averaging a Scope Score of 44.1/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average. 16.4% 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 95461?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95461 is Lake County International Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 27.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95461 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95461 average a Scope Score of 44.1/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 16.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95461?
Zip code 95461 has 5 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.