Schools in 95531 — Crescent City, California: 9 schools. Average score 12.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95531 has 9 ranked schools in Crescent City, averaging a Scope Score of 31.9/100 — 12.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.2 to 47.2, a 26.0-point spread.
How 95531 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Redwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 13.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95531 averages 27.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95531 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95531 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95531 | Crescent City | 9 | Developing 31.9/100 | — |
| 95540 | Fortuna | 3 | Developing 33.5/100 | +1.6 |
| 95521 | Arcata | 12 | Developing 46.7/100 | +14.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95531
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95531 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 95531
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Uncharted Shores Academy Del Norte County Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Del Norte High Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Joe Hamilton Elementary Del Norte County Unified On the Rise | 5.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Sunset High Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Developing 30/100 |
| 6 | Pine Grove Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Crescent Elk Middle Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Castle Rock Del Norte County Office of Education Culture First | 4.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 9 | Bess Maxwell Elementary Del Norte County Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Schools in 95531 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