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Schools in 90631 — La Habra, California

90631 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.5 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.8 to 63.3, a 30.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
46.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.4
32.8 – 63.3
Avg Exceeded %
18.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 90631 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 63 and 25.0% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90631. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90631 averages 14.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 90631 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90631
90631La Habra1346.5
90630Cypress771.2+24.7
90638La Mirada1046.1-0.4
90623La Palma466.4+19.9
90640Montebello1238.4-8.1
90621Buena Park644.2-2.3

School archetypes in 90631

3 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90631 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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

All schools in 90631

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Sonora High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
63Orange25.0%52.5%12.8%3.0%
2La Habra High
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
57Orange15.0%39.0%15.9%2.6%
3Macy Elementary
Lowell Joint Growth Engine
51Orange25.4%51.7%13.6%1.2%
4El Portal Elementary
Lowell Joint Culture First
50Orange29.2%57.9%14.3%0.7%
5Las Positas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
50Orange23.7%51.2%18.4%0.3%
6Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
50Orange21.9%44.6%4.3%0.3%
7Olita Elementary
Lowell Joint On the Rise
47Orange16.7%43.0%9.9%1.4%
8El Cerrito Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
45Orange19.1%45.1%17.4%0.1%
9Sierra Vista Elementary
La Habra City Elementary On the Rise
41Orange16.1%39.2%15.1%1.2%
10Las Lomas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
41Orange12.7%32.3%17.7%0.4%
11Arbolita Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
41Orange15.2%41.8%10.8%0.1%
12Walnut Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
34Orange8.2%25.3%16.9%0.1%
13Imperial Middle
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
33Orange9.9%30.3%15.2%7.9%

Schools in 90631 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 90631

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Habra good?
La Habra's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5/100, which is 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Habra?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Habra is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 25.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do La Habra schools compare to the state average?
La Habra elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.8 to 63.3, a 30.4-point spread.
How many schools are in La Habra?
La Habra has 13 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.