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Schools in 95971 — Quincy, California: 3 schools. Average score 8.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95971 has 3 ranked schools in Quincy, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.4 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 95971's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.3 to 51.9, a 28.6-point spread.

How 95971 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Quincy Junior/Senior High with a Scope Score of 52 and 11.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95971 averages 24.0%, above the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 95971's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

School archetypes in 95971

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95971

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range23.3 – 51.9
28.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)
24.0% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 27.4/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Plumas Charter
Plumas Unified Culture First
9.8%Developing
31/100
2Quincy Elementary
Plumas Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
23/100

High Schools (1)

avg 51.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Quincy Junior/Senior High
Plumas Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
52/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95971Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95971 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 95971

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 95971 (Quincy) good?
95971 has 3 ranked schools in Quincy, averaging a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.4 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95971's own mix of school levels. 10.9% 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 95971?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95971 is Quincy Junior/Senior High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 11.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95971 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95971 average a Scope Score of 35.5/100 — 8.4 points below the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95971's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 10.9% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95971?
Zip code 95971 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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