Schools in 95616 — Davis, California
95616 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.5 — 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.2 to 82.5, a 66.3-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95616 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83 and 54.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 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 18.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 95616 compares to nearby zip codes
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davis Senior High Davis Joint Unified High Ceiling | 54.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 43.0% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Pioneer Elementary Davis Joint Unified Growth Engine | 46.2% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Robert E. Willett Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 49.6% | Strong 72/100 |
| 5 | North Davis Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 41.8% | Solid 63/100 |
| 6 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Patwin Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 40.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 8 | Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 9 | Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 10 | Birch Lane Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 11 | King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95616
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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