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Schools in 96064 — Montague, California: 3 schools. Average score 7.1 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 31.6/100 — 7.1 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 96064's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.5 to 45.0, a 27.5-point spread.

How 96064 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Delphic Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 22.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 96064 averages 22.3%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 96064's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 96064 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 96064
96064Montague331.6/100
96097Yreka11.1335.5/100+3.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 96064

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range17.5 – 45.0
27.5 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 24.9/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Montague Elementary
Montague Elementary Building Momentum
8.9%41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
2Big Springs Elementary
Big Springs Union Elementary Building Momentum
3.6%6th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 18/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 45.0/1001 ranked middle schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Delphic Elementary
Delphic Elementary Building Momentum
22.7%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 96064Methodology · Explore all schools

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 31.6/100 — 7.1 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 96064's own mix of school levels. 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 Delphic Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 22.7% 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 31.6/100 — 7.1 points below the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 96064's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 20.0% statewide (also level-weighted).
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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.