Schools in 92677 — Laguna Niguel, California
92677 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.5 — 19.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.0 to 72.2, a 29.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92677 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Laguna Niguel Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 52.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 41.1% 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 5.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92677. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92677 averages 13.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92677 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92677
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92677 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 92677
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laguna Niguel Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 72 | Orange | 52.3% | 75.5% | 12.5% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Marian Bergeson Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 71 | Orange | 50.2% | 70.4% | 7.3% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Moulton Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 69 | Orange | 46.3% | 69.8% | 14.5% | 1.1% |
| 4 | George White Elementary Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 65 | Orange | 39.9% | 67.3% | 11.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 | John Malcom Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 65 | Orange | 41.1% | 69.4% | 12.3% | 1.4% |
| 6 | Niguel Hills Middle Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 59 | Orange | 35.8% | 64.0% | 18.7% | 7.8% |
| 7 | Hidden Hills Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 43 | Orange | 22.0% | 41.0% | 19.2% | 0.4% |
Schools in 92677 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 92677
- 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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