Schools in 95519 — McKinleyville, California: 4 schools. Average score 5.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95519 has 4 ranked schools in McKinleyville, averaging a Scope Score of 39.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.9 to 48.8, a 20.9-point spread.
How 95519 schools perform
The top-ranked school is McKinleyville High with a Scope Score of 49 and 12.0% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95519 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95519 averages 25.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95519 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95519 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95519 | McKinleyville | 4 | Developing 39.6/100 | — |
| 95521 | Arcata | 12 | Developing 46.7/100 | +7.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95519
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95519 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 95519
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKinleyville High Northern Humboldt Union High Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Fieldbrook Elementary Fieldbrook Elementary Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Morris Elementary McKinleyville Union Elementary On the Rise | 15.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | McKinleyville Middle McKinleyville Union Elementary On the Rise | 8.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 95519 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