Schools in 95630 — Folsom, California: 95630 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
95630 has 16 ranked schools in Folsom, averaging a Scope Score of 60.4/100 — 19.7 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 95630's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.5 to 73.8, a 46.3-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95630 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 74 and 39.9% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.7%, itself weighted to 95630's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 95630's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +72 scale-score points across 10 schools in 95630 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95630 averages 9.6%, below the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 95630's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95630 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95630 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95630 | Folsom | — | 16 | 60.4/100 | — |
| 95762 | El Dorado Hills | 4.3 | 15 | 61.1/100 | +0.7 |
| 95662 | Orangevale | 4.6 | 12 | 40.4/100 | -20.1 |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks | 7.3 | 9 | 40.6/100 | -19.8 |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights | 7.8 | 5 | 25.0/100 | -35.4 |
| 95661 | Roseville | 7.8 | 5 | 48.3/100 | -12.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95630
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95630 are classified as Growth Engine (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 95630
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (12)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alder Creek Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 45.3% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | 46.1% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 50.7% | Strong 69/100 |
| 4 | Theodore Judah Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 55.4% | Strong 69/100 |
| 5 | Oak Chan Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 47.2% | Strong 61/100 |
| 6 | Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 48.6% | Strong 61/100 |
| 7 | Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 47.8% | Strong 61/100 |
| 8 | Folsom Hills Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 44.0% | Strong 60/100 |
| 9 | Natoma Station Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 39.7% | Strong 58/100 |
| 10 | Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | 41.5% | Strong 52/100 |
| 11 | Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 27.6% | Solid 46/100 |
| 12 | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First | 29.4% | Solid 45/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folsom Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 42.5% | Strong 68/100 |
| 2 | Sutter Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | 35.6% | Strong 63/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista del Lago High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 39.9% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Folsom High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Strong 73/100 |
| 3 | Folsom Lake High Folsom-Cordova Unified continuation high school | 0.0% | Solid 28/100 · 69th in class |
Schools in 95630 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