Schools in 92679 — Trabuco Canyon, California
92679 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.8 — 23.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.5 to 75.1, a 24.6-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92679 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Portola Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 49.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92679 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92679 averages 10.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92679 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92679
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92679 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 92679
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portola Hills Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 75 | Orange | 49.4% | 77.8% | 7.4% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Wagon Wheel Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 75 | Orange | 51.6% | 78.3% | 8.7% | 1.3% |
| 3 | Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 50 | Orange | 28.2% | 59.8% | 15.3% | 0.9% |
Schools in 92679 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 92679
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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