Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Ceres, CA · Ceres Unified · Grades K-6
3,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Samuel Vaughn Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Samuel Vaughn Elementary 3,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2015 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Samuel Vaughn Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 309 students tested
Samuel Vaughn Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 582 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.5% | 72.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 12.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 15.4% | 11.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Typical home value $457K in zip 95307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7La Rosa ElementaryCeres Unified · 0.6 mi away1,920th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 3Carroll Fowler ElementaryCeres Unified · 1 mi away4,386th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 22% - 2Lucas ElementaryCeres Unified · 1.3 mi away4,639th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 20% - 6Whitmore Charter School of Art & TechnologyCeres Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter2,527th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 3Virginia Parks ElementaryCeres Unified · 1.4 mi away4,010th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 1Walter White ElementaryCeres Unified · 1.4 mi away5,552nd of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 2Caswell ElementaryCeres Unified · 1.5 mi away4,561st of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 22% - –Caswell State PreschoolCeres Unified · 1.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Samuel Vaughn Elementary in?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary is part of the Ceres Unified district in Ceres, California.
Is Samuel Vaughn Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Samuel Vaughn Elementary 3,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
Hispanic 72%, Asian 13%, White 12%, Black 2% (582 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Samuel Vaughn Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95307 is $457K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.