Schools in 95648 — Lincoln, California: 95648 schools average near the state. The 56.3-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95648 has 14 ranked schools in Lincoln, averaging a Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 42.1 (a state average weighted to 95648's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.2 to 66.5, a 56.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95648 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Twelve Bridges Middle with a Scope Score of 66 and 33.3% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 95648's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +71 scale-score points across 9 schools in 95648 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 95648 averages 17.4%, near the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 95648's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95648 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip	City	Miles	Schools	Avg Score	vs 95648
95648	Lincoln	—	14	43.2/100	—
95765	Rocklin	4.9	15	60.3/100	+17.0
95677	Rocklin	7.4	4	53.5/100	+10.2
95747	Roseville	7.8	17	49.3/100	+6.1
95678	Roseville	8.1	12	39.2/100	-4.1
95650	Loomis	8.3	6	59.2/100	+15.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95648

4 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around+1 other5 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95648 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95648

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

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Score range10.2 – 66.5

56.3 pts SchoolScope composite

Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.0% (level-matched)

17.4% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (9)

avg 41.9/1009 ranked elementary schools6 Solid, 2 Strong, +1 more

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Twelve Bridges Elementary Western Placer Unified Solid Base	36.6%	84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
2	Scott M. Leaman Western Placer Unified On the Rise	32.9%	79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
3	Foskett Ranch Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First	22.4%	67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
4	Horizon Charter Western Placer Unified Culture First	25.7%	65th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
5	First Street Elementary Western Placer Unified Building Momentum	25.6%	59th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
6	Lincoln Crossing Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First	22.3%	57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
7	John Adams Academy - Lincoln Western Placer Unified Building Momentum	17.9%	54th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
8	Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Western Placer Unified Building Momentum	19.9%	54th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
9	Creekside Oaks Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First	19.0%	30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 52.0/1002 ranked middle schools1 Strong, 1 Solid

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Twelve Bridges Middle Western Placer Unified Growth Engine	33.3%	92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
2	Glen Edwards Middle Western Placer Unified On the Rise	14.8%	53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100

High Schools (4)

avg 41.9/1004 ranked high schools2 Solid, 2 Needs Support

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Twelve Bridges High Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around	21.8%	72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100
2	Lincoln High Western Placer Unified Building Momentum	18.1%	61st percentile · SolidScope Score 56/100
3	ATLAS Learning Academy Western Placer Unified Building Momentum	19.4%	14th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 40/100
4	Phoenix High (Continuation) Western Placer Unified continuation high school	0.0%	4th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 10/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schools in 95648Methodology · Explore all schools

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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 95648

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95648 (Lincoln) good?

95648 has 14 ranked schools in Lincoln, averaging a Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95648's own mix of school levels. 22.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best school in 95648?

The highest-scoring school in zip code 95648 is Twelve Bridges Middle with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 33.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.

How do 95648 schools compare to the state average?

Schools in zip code 95648 average a Scope Score of 43.2/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 42.1, a state average weighted to zip code 95648's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 22.0% vs. 20.4% statewide (also level-weighted).

How many schools are in zip code 95648?

Zip code 95648 has 14 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.

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