Schools in 95485 — Upper Lake, California: 95485 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
95485 has 3 ranked schools in Upper Lake, averaging a Scope Score of 24.2/100 — 20.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.3 to 32.4, a 18.1-point spread.
How 95485 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Upper Lake High with a Scope Score of 32 and 5.5% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 95485 average 16.8% meeting standard but only 4.5% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95485 averages 29.4%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95485 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95485 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95485 | Upper Lake | 3 | Needs Support 24.2/100 | — |
| 95482 | Ukiah | 13 | Developing 37.2/100 | +12.9 |
| 95490 | Willits | 7 | Needs Support 22.4/100 | -1.9 |
| 95492 | Windsor | 6 | Developing 36.9/100 | +12.7 |
| 95476 | Sonoma | 8 | Developing 33.6/100 | +9.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 95485
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Lake High Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 2 | Upper Lake Elementary Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 3 | Upper Lake Middle Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Schools in 95485 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