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Schools in 96064 — Montague, California: 3 schools. Average score 4.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

96064 has 3 ranked schools in Montague, averaging a Scope Score of 40.6/100 — 4.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.3 to 51.5, a 32.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
19.3 – 51.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 96064 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Montague Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 8.9% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 96064 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 96064 averages 22.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 96064 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 96064
96064Montague3Developing
40.6/100
96067Mount Shasta3Developing
36.7/100
-3.9
96055Los Molinos3Developing
43.3/100
+2.8
96073Palo Cedro4Developing
47.4/100
+6.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 96064

1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 96064 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 96064

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Montague Elementary
Montague Elementary Growth Engine
8.9%Solid
51/100
2Delphic Elementary
Delphic Elementary Building Momentum
22.7%Solid
51/100
3Big Springs Elementary
Big Springs Union Elementary Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 96064Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 96064 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 96064

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 96064 (Montague) good?
96064 has 3 ranked schools in Montague, averaging a Scope Score of 40.6/100 — 4.3 points below the state average. 11.8% 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 96064?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 96064 is Montague Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 8.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 96064 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 96064 average a Scope Score of 40.6/100 — 4.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 96064?
Zip code 96064 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.