Schools in 90620 — Buena Park, California
90620 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.9 — 5.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.7 to 74.3, a 44.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90620 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Buena Terra Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90620 averages 15.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90620 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90620
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90620 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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
All schools in 90620
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buena Terra Elementary Centralia Elementary Growth Engine | 74 | Orange | 48.6% | 76.9% | 7.5% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park Elementary Building Momentum | 50 | Orange | 25.6% | 51.6% | 17.6% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Holder Elementary Savanna Elementary Building Momentum | 48 | Orange | 25.7% | 52.9% | 17.1% | 1.0% |
| 4 | San Marino Elementary Centralia Elementary Growth Engine | 48 | Orange | 29.6% | 44.8% | 18.8% | 0.7% |
| 5 | Raymond Temple Elementary Centralia Elementary Culture First | 48 | Orange | 28.0% | 48.9% | 14.5% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary Centralia Elementary Culture First | 45 | Orange | 22.1% | 45.1% | 10.1% | 1.4% |
| 7 | Buena Park Middle Buena Park Elementary On the Rise | 30 | Orange | 7.4% | 25.5% | 20.6% | 2.1% |
Schools in 90620 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 90620
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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