Schools in 92627 — Costa Mesa, California
92627 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.3 to 62.0, a 36.7-point spread.
How 92627 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Heinz Kaiser Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92627. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92627 averages 20.4%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 92627 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92627
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92627 is classified as 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 92627
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heinz Kaiser Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Strong All-Around | 62 | Orange | 38.4% | 67.2% | 8.4% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Estancia High Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 57 | Orange | 16.9% | 42.6% | 12.0% | 3.7% |
| 3 | Back Bay High Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Orange | 0.0% | 8.4% | 71.0% | 4.8% |
| 4 | Everett A. Rea Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified On the Rise | 44 | Orange | 17.6% | 42.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% |
| 5 | Victoria Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 44 | Orange | 24.4% | 47.4% | 12.8% | 2.8% |
| 6 | Pomona Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 37 | Orange | 12.9% | 36.0% | 14.2% | 1.8% |
| 7 | Wilson Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Orange | 6.5% | 24.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% |
| 8 | Whittier Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 25 | Orange | 7.4% | 28.9% | 15.9% | 2.1% |
Schools in 92627 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 92627
- 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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