Schools in 92618 — Irvine, California
92618 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.3 — 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.4 to 77.6, a 27.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92618 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Portola High with a Scope Score of 78 and 41.1% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 41.2% 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 92618 averages 9.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92618 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92618
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92618 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 92618
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portola High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around | 78 | Orange | 41.1% | 69.0% | 11.3% | 1.0% |
| 2 | Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 70 | Orange | 46.6% | 71.9% | 7.7% | 1.0% |
| 3 | Beacon Park Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 68 | Orange | 46.0% | 72.4% | 7.4% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Cadence Park Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 67 | Orange | 41.0% | 69.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| 5 | Portola Springs Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 66 | Orange | 42.3% | 71.0% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| 6 | Solis Park Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 65 | Orange | 43.9% | 70.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% |
| 7 | Oak Creek Elementary Irvine Unified On the Rise | 50 | Orange | 27.8% | 56.6% | 17.4% | 1.2% |
Schools in 92618 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 92618
- 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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