Schools in 95959 — Nevada City, California
95959 has 4 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 31.0 — 14.5 points below the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 16.3 to 45.6, a 29.4-point spread.
How 95959 schools perform
Nevada City 95959's 4 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 31.0 — 14.5 points below the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Forest Charter with a composite of 45.6 and 11.3% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 95959 average 20.9% meeting standard but only 5.9% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95959 averages 28.0%, below the state average of 18.7%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.