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Schools in 96055 — Los Molinos, California: 96055 schools average near the state. The 5.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

96055 has 3 ranked schools in Los Molinos, averaging a Scope Score of 43.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.6 to 45.6, a 5.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.9
39.6 – 45.6
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 96055 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lassen View Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 20.7% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 96055 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 96055 averages 18.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 96055 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 96055
96055Los Molinos3Developing
43.3/100
96064Montague3Developing
40.6/100
-2.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 96055

1 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 96055 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 96055

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lassen View Elementary
Lassen View Union Elementary Culture First
20.7%Developing
46/100
2Los Molinos High
Los Molinos Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Developing
45/100
3Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Unified On the Rise
3.5%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 96055Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 96055 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 96055

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 96055 (Los Molinos) good?
96055 has 3 ranked schools in Los Molinos, averaging a Scope Score of 43.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average. 15.3% 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 96055?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 96055 is Lassen View Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 20.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 96055 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 96055 average a Scope Score of 43.3/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 96055?
Zip code 96055 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.