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Schools in 92647 — Huntington Beach, California

92647 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.8 — 8.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.4 to 71.5, a 47.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
51.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.1
24.4 – 71.5
Avg Exceeded %
26.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92647 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Circle View Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 48.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.7% 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 92647 averages 14.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92647 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92647
92647Huntington Beach1251.8
92646Huntington Beach967.2+15.3
92648Huntington Beach465.5+13.6
92649Huntington Beach455.9+4.1
92651Laguna Beach470.6+18.8
92653Laguna Hills357.5+5.6

School archetypes in 92647

4 Growth Engine2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92647 are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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 92647

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Circle View Elementary
Ocean View Strong All-Around
72Orange48.7%74.0%9.8%0.3%
2Mesa View Middle
Ocean View Growth Engine
66Orange42.3%65.8%10.5%3.1%
3Schroeder Elementary
Westminster Solid Base
62Orange38.9%70.5%8.3%0.9%
4Ada Clegg Elementary
Westminster Strong All-Around
59Orange36.5%64.6%13.2%0.9%
5Helen Stacey Middle
Westminster Growth Engine
56Orange28.4%57.5%12.9%2.7%
6Hope View Elementary
Ocean View Culture First
55Orange32.0%63.3%10.2%0.1%
7College View Elementary
Ocean View Growth Engine
50Orange22.7%52.7%13.8%0.2%
8Lake View Elementary
Ocean View Growth Engine
49Orange26.6%48.4%15.4%0.1%
9Coast High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
47Orange9.8%26.9%23.9%0.7%
10Ocean View High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
44Orange13.2%31.4%30.2%3.9%
11Golden View Elementary
Ocean View Culture First
37Orange14.7%35.5%12.1%0.1%
12Oak View Elementary
Ocean View Building Momentum
24Orange6.8%26.1%15.2%0.3%

Schools in 92647 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 92647

  • 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 Huntington Beach good?
Huntington Beach's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.8/100, which is 8.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.7% 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 Huntington Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Huntington Beach is Circle View Elementary with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 48.7% 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 Huntington Beach schools compare to the state average?
Huntington Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.4 to 71.5, a 47.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach 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.