Schools in 95949 — Grass Valley, California: 95949 schools average 5.0 points above the state — but the range is 44.3 points wide.
95949 has 7 ranked schools in Grass Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 49.8/100 — 5.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.4 to 66.7, a 44.3-point spread.
How 95949 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Clear Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 28.0% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95949 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95949 averages 22.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95949 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95949 | Grass Valley | 7 | Developing 49.8/100 | — |
| 95948 | Gridley | 5 | Developing 40.6/100 | -9.2 |
| 95945 | Grass Valley | 10 | Developing 41.8/100 | -8.1 |
| 95953 | Live Oak | 8 | Developing 39.9/100 | -9.9 |
| 95955 | Maxwell | 3 | Developing 39.0/100 | -10.8 |
| 95959 | Nevada City | 6 | Developing 36.5/100 | -13.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95949
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95949 is classified as 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
All schools in 95949
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Creek Elementary Clear Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 28.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Bear River High Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 28.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Arete Charter Academy Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum | 16.1% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Alta Sierra Elementary Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Magnolia Intermediate Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Cottage Hill Elementary Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | John Muir Charter Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum | 3.5% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 95949 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