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Schools in 95955 — Maxwell, California: 95955 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

95955 has 3 ranked schools in Maxwell, averaging a Scope Score of 33.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 95955's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.2 to 40.9, a 13.7-point spread.

How 95955 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Maxwell Sr High with a Scope Score of 41 and 2.9% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 95955 average 30.7% meeting standard but only 7.2% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95955 averages 11.8%, below the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 95955's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 95955

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95955

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range27.2 – 40.9
13.7 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.7% (level-matched)
11.8% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (1)

avg 33.5/1001 ranked elementary schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Maxwell Elementary
Maxwell Unified Culture First
13.0%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 27.2/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Maxwell Middle
Maxwell Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Developing
27/100

High Schools (1)

avg 40.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Maxwell Sr High
Maxwell Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
41/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95955Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95955 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95955

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 95955 (Maxwell) good?
95955 has 3 ranked schools in Maxwell, averaging a Scope Score of 33.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95955's own mix of school levels. 7.2% 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 95955?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95955 is Maxwell Sr High with a Scope Score of 41/100 and 2.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95955 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95955 average a Scope Score of 33.8/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 95955's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 7.2% vs. 19.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95955?
Zip code 95955 has 3 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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