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Schools in 92530 — Lake Elsinore, California

92530 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.6 — 11.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.9 to 55.0, a 36.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.1
18.9 – 55.0
Avg Exceeded %
9.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92530 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lakeside High with a Scope Score of 55 and 9.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92530 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92530 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92530
92530Lake Elsinore12Developing
32.6/100
92532Lake Elsinore6Developing
45.4/100
+12.8

School archetypes in 92530

3 On the Rise9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92530 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 92530

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lakeside High
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Solid
55/100
2Rice Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
44/100
3Alberhill Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified On the Rise
15.6%Developing
39/100
4Keith McCarthy Academy
Lake Elsinore Unified On the Rise
8.5%Developing
37/100
5Ortega High
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
0.7%Developing
32/100
6Withrow Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
31/100
7Railroad Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
30/100
8Elsinore Middle
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
28/100
9Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
27/100
10Terra Cotta Middle
Lake Elsinore Unified On the Rise
6.5%Needs Support
26/100
11Elsinore Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
24/100
12Lakeland Village
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
19/100

Schools in 92530 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 92530

  • 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 Lake Elsinore good?
Lake Elsinore's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.6/100, which is 11.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.2% 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 Lake Elsinore?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lake Elsinore is Lakeside High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 9.4% 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 Lake Elsinore schools compare to the state average?
Lake Elsinore elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.9 to 55.0, a 36.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore has 12 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.