Schools in 95659 — East Nicolaus, California: 95659 schools average 2.9 points above the state — but the range is 17.3 points wide.
95659 has 3 ranked schools in East Nicolaus, averaging a Scope Score of 47.8/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 38.6 to 55.9, a 17.3-point spread.
How 95659 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 34.5% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 9.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95659. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95659 averages 9.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95659 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95659 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95659 | East Nicolaus | 3 | Developing 47.8/100 | — |
| 95658 | Newcastle | 4 | Solid 55.1/100 | +7.3 |
| 95660 | North Highlands | 11 | Needs Support 28.3/100 | -19.5 |
| 95661 | Roseville | 5 | Solid 51.1/100 | +3.4 |
| 95662 | Orangevale | 12 | Developing 45.4/100 | -2.4 |
| 95667 | Placerville | 10 | Developing 33.9/100 | -13.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95659
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95659 is classified as On the Rise — 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 95659
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary Solid Base | 34.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | South Sutter Charter Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary On the Rise | 17.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | East Nicolaus High East Nicolaus Joint Union High Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 39/100 |
Schools in 95659 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