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Schools in 95971 — Quincy, California: 3 schools. Average score 6.2 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 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.2 to 47.6, a 18.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.4
29.2 – 47.6
Avg Exceeded %
10.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95971 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Quincy Junior/Senior High with a Scope Score of 48 and 11.8% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 95971 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95971 averages 24.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95971 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95971
95971Quincy3Developing
38.6/100
95969Paradise5Developing
38.6/100
-0.1
95966Oroville9Developing
30.3/100
-8.4
95965Oroville8Developing
35.3/100
-3.4
95963Orland8Developing
34.7/100
-3.9
95961Olivehurst10Developing
36.3/100
-2.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95971

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95971 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95971

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Quincy Junior/Senior High
Plumas Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
48/100
2Plumas Charter
Plumas Unified On the Rise
9.8%Developing
39/100
3Quincy Elementary
Plumas Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
29/100
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 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average. 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 48/100 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 38.6/100 — 6.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 10.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.