Schools in 92620 — Irvine, California
92620 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.8 — 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 57.4 to 91.7, a 34.3-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92620 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 92 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 49.7% 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 92620 averages 7.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92620 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92620
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92620 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 92620
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 92 | Orange | 66.6% | 86.0% | 5.9% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Northwood High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around | 82 | Orange | 47.2% | 75.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Brywood Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 77 | Orange | 56.9% | 75.3% | 9.2% | 1.0% |
| 4 | Stonegate Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 76 | Orange | 57.2% | 81.5% | 4.4% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Canyon View Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 75 | Orange | 55.8% | 79.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 6 | Eastwood Elementary Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 69 | Orange | 41.5% | 68.8% | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| 7 | Woodbury Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 68 | Orange | 45.0% | 71.0% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| 8 | Cypress Village Elementary Irvine Unified Solid Base | 60 | Orange | 42.5% | 66.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 9 | Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 57 | Orange | 34.7% | 60.8% | 11.9% | 1.2% |
Schools in 92620 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 92620
- 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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