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Sutter Creek · 95685

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 95685 are the same schools listed on the Sutter Creek page.

Amador HighNorth Star AcademySutter Creek ElementaryIndependence High (Continuation)95685N ↑
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95685 at a glance

95685 (Sutter Creek) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

1Elementary school3High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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1 comparable schools · average 37.8/100 · range 37.8–37.8

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2 comparable schools · average 48.6/100 · range 43.2–54.0

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Schools in 95685

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Elementary schools in 95685 · 1 schools

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Sutter Creek Elementary
Amador County Unified
21.2%55th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100

High schools in 95685 · 3 schools

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Amador High
Amador County Unified
15.7%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100
North Star Academy
Amador County Unified
10.0%21st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 43/100
Independence High (Continuation)
Amador County Unified continuation high school
0.0%57th percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 25/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95685?
This SchoolScope directory lists 4 public schools in 95685 (Sutter Creek) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 95685?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Sutter Creek Elementary (38/100). High: Amador High (54/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 95685 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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