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Best Schools in 93434, CA
93434, CA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,701 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 93434 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 93434, CA
The top high schools in 93434, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nipomo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
2. Ernest Righetti High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students
Best Middle Schools in 93434, CA
The top middle schools in 93434, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orcutt Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students
3. Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guadalupe Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 564 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 93434, CA
The top elementary schools in 93434, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 510 Students
2. Lange (dorothea) Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 594 Students
3. Mary Buren Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guadalupe Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 93434, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
93434, CA has a total population of 8,081 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 93434, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93434, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93434, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93434, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 93434, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 93434, CA
How many schools are in 93434, CA?
93434, CA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,701 students in total.
How do schools in 93434 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 93434 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 93434 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93434?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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