Schools in 95616 — Davis, California: 95616 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95616 has 12 ranked schools in Davis, averaging a Scope Score of 56.3/100 — 11.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.8 to 75.5, a 60.6-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95616 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pioneer Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 46.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 37.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95616. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95616 averages 19.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95616 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95616 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95616 | Davis | 12 | Solid 56.3/100 | — |
| 95620 | Dixon | 7 | Developing 32.8/100 | -23.5 |
| 95621 | Citrus Heights | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | -20.8 |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights | 5 | Needs Support 29.2/100 | -27.1 |
| 95623 | El Dorado | 4 | Solid 52.9/100 | -3.4 |
| 95608 | Carmichael | 15 | Developing 35.9/100 | -20.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95616
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95616 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95616
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Elementary Davis Joint Unified Growth Engine | 46.2% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Davis Senior High Davis Joint Unified High Ceiling | 54.9% | Strong 73/100 |
| 3 | Robert E. Willett Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 49.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 43.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Davis School for Independent Study Davis Joint Unified Solid Base | 50.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 7 | North Davis Elementary Davis Joint Unified Solid Base | 41.8% | Solid 58/100 |
| 8 | Patwin Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 40.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 9 | Birch Lane Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 11 | Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 12 | King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 95616 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