Schools in 95691 — West Sacramento, California: 10 schools. Average score 6.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95691 has 10 ranked schools in West Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 6.3 points below the state average of 41.9 (a state average weighted to 95691's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.1 to 59.0, a 49.9-point spread.

How 95691 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 59 and 30.6% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 95691's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +70 scale-score points across 6 schools in 95691 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 95691 averages 24.5%, above the state average of 18.9%, weighted to 95691's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95691 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip	City	Miles	Schools	Avg Score	vs 95691
95691	West Sacramento	—	10	35.5/100	—
95605	West Sacramento	2.0	3	27.3/100	-8.3
95818	Sacramento	2.4	7	41.9/100	+6.3
95833	Sacramento	3.9	8	24.5/100	-11.0
95822	Sacramento	4.6	10	28.1/100	-7.4
95817	Sacramento	4.6	3	28.8/100	-6.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95691

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95691 are classified as On the Rise (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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95691

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures

Score range9.1 – 59.0

49.9 pts SchoolScope composite

Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.9% (level-matched)

24.5% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (7)

avg 33.0/1007 ranked elementary schools3 Solid, 2 Developing, +2 more

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Bridgeway Island Elementary Washington Unified On the Rise	27.5%	74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
2	Sacramento Valley Charter Washington Unified Building Momentum	32.5%	74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
3	Southport Elementary Washington Unified On the Rise	23.1%	65th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
4	Stonegate Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum	19.9%	48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
5	Empowering Possibilities International Charter Yolo County Office of Education Building Momentum	10.9%	33rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100
6	Westfield Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum	7.9%	8th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 19/100
7	Westmore Oaks Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum	2.9%	bottom percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 9/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 28.3/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Washington Unified Virtual Academy Washington Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	32nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100

High Schools (3)

avg 43.8/1003 ranked high schools2 Developing, 1 Solid

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Washington Middle College High Washington Unified Strong All-Around	30.6%	68th percentile · SolidScope Score 59/100
2	River City High Washington Unified Building Momentum	17.7%	48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 52/100
3	Yolo High Washington Unified continuation high school	1.3%	30th percentile · DevelopingWithin its own school classScope Score 20/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schools in 95691Methodology · 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 95691

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 95691 (West Sacramento) good?

95691 has 10 ranked schools in West Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 6.3 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95691's own mix of school levels. 15.8% 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 95691?

The highest-scoring school in zip code 95691 is Washington Middle College High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 30.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.

How do 95691 schools compare to the state average?

Schools in zip code 95691 average a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 6.3 points below the state average of 41.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95691's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 15.8% vs. 20.6% statewide (also level-weighted).

How many schools are in zip code 95691?

Zip code 95691 has 10 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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