Schools in 92646 — Huntington Beach, California
92646 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.2 — 23.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.1 to 79.6, a 24.5-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92646 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Newland (William T.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.7% 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 92646 averages 9.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92646 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92646
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92646 is classified as 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 92646
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newland (William T.) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 80 | Orange | 63.5% | 89.3% | 8.7% | 0.9% |
| 2 | Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 73 | Orange | 58.7% | 80.1% | 9.4% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary High Ceiling | 73 | Orange | 52.4% | 78.5% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| 4 | S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 66 | Orange | 42.7% | 73.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Edison High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 66 | Orange | 29.3% | 61.0% | 17.0% | 1.8% |
| 6 | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 66 | Orange | 37.7% | 68.4% | 11.6% | 2.8% |
| 7 | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Fountain Valley Elementary Solid Base | 64 | Orange | 37.3% | 67.1% | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 8 | John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Solid Base | 63 | Orange | 46.0% | 75.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| 9 | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine | 55 | Orange | 34.7% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 0.3% |
Schools in 92646 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 92646
- 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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