Schools in 92653 — Laguna Hills, California
92653 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.5 — 13.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.6 to 66.5, a 23.9-point spread.
How 92653 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 42.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92653. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92653 averages 12.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92653 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92653
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All schools in 92653
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 67 | Orange | 42.6% | 67.4% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Laguna Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 63 | Orange | 19.4% | 42.9% | 16.6% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Lomarena Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 43 | Orange | 22.0% | 46.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% |
Schools in 92653 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92653
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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