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 39.0/100 — 5.8 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.9 to 46.1, a 13.2-point spread.
How 95955 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Maxwell Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 13.0% 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 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95955 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95955 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95955 | Maxwell | 3 | Developing 39.0/100 | — |
| 95953 | Live Oak | 8 | Developing 39.9/100 | +0.9 |
| 95959 | Nevada City | 6 | Developing 36.5/100 | -2.5 |
| 95949 | Grass Valley | 7 | Developing 49.8/100 | +10.8 |
| 95961 | Olivehurst | 10 | Developing 36.3/100 | -2.7 |
| 95948 | Gridley | 5 | Developing 40.6/100 | +1.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95955
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95955 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 95955
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Elementary Maxwell Unified Culture First | 13.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Maxwell Sr High Maxwell Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Maxwell Middle Maxwell Unified On the Rise | 5.9% | Developing 33/100 |
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.
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