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Schools in 92673 — San Clemente, California

92673 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.4 — 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.2 to 74.0, a 32.8-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
66.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.8
41.2 – 74.0
Avg Exceeded %
40.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92673 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vista del Mar Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.1% 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 5.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92673. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92673 averages 15.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92673 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92673
92673San Clemente6Solid
66.4/100
92672San Clemente5Solid
57.4/100
-8.9
92675San Juan Capistrano8Developing
48.6/100
-17.7
92677Laguna Niguel7Solid
63.5/100
-2.9
92679Coto De Caza3Solid
66.8/100
+0.4
92683Westminster16Developing
49.9/100
-16.5

School archetypes in 92673

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92673

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista del Mar Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
51.0%Strong
74/100
2Bernice Ayer Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
42.5%Strong
72/100
3Truman Benedict Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
45.2%Strong
72/100
4San Clemente High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
33.4%Strong
70/100
5Vista del Mar Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
44.5%Solid
68/100
6Marblehead Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Developing
41/100

Schools in 92673 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 92673

  • 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 San Clemente good?
San Clemente's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4/100, which is 22.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.1% 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 San Clemente?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Clemente is Vista del Mar Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 51.0% 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 San Clemente schools compare to the state average?
San Clemente elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 40.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.2 to 74.0, a 32.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Clemente?
San Clemente has 6 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.