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Schools in 92683 — Westminster, California

92683 has 16 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.9 — 6.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.2 to 78.0, a 44.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
49.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.8
33.2 – 78.0
Avg Exceeded %
25.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

How 92683 schools perform

The top-ranked school is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 78 and 49.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.8% 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 3.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92683. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92683 averages 12.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92683 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92683
92683Westminster1649.9
92679Coto De Caza366.8+16.9
92688Rancho Santa Margarita967.9+18.0
92677Laguna Niguel763.5+13.6
92675San Juan Capistrano848.6-1.3
92691Mission Viejo1257.2+7.3

School archetypes in 92683

4 Growth Engine4 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 92683 are classified as Growth Engine (4) or On the Rise — 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 92683

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1La Quinta High
Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around
78Orange49.6%76.0%10.5%3.1%
2Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
67Orange43.3%68.2%13.0%0.4%
3Westminster High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
66Orange31.0%56.3%17.0%3.3%
4Eastwood Elementary
Westminster Growth Engine
60Orange34.8%63.9%8.1%0.5%
5Post Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
55Orange38.1%61.4%8.2%1.4%
6Warner Middle
Westminster Growth Engine
53Orange26.9%50.3%9.5%7.7%
7Sequoia Elementary
Westminster Building Momentum
51Orange30.6%55.1%10.4%1.7%
8Willmore Elementary
Westminster On the Rise
47Orange22.6%45.3%8.5%2.0%
9Fryberger Elementary
Westminster Growth Engine
46Orange21.1%43.6%13.9%0.7%
10Webber Elementary
Westminster Growth Engine
46Orange17.3%41.0%12.6%1.2%
11John Marshall Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
45Orange27.8%55.0%14.7%0.2%
12Johnson Middle
Westminster Building Momentum
41Orange17.7%40.7%15.4%5.5%
13Finley Elementary
Westminster Culture First
38Orange14.2%38.9%10.0%0.2%
14Leo Carrillo Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
38Orange13.7%34.3%15.8%1.0%
15Schmitt Elementary
Westminster Building Momentum
35Orange14.4%30.9%15.6%0.7%
16Westmont Elementary
Ocean View Culture First
33Orange9.8%36.7%13.8%0.3%

Schools in 92683 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 92683

  • 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 Westminster good?
Westminster's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.9/100, which is 6.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.8% 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 Westminster?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Westminster is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 49.6% 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 Westminster schools compare to the state average?
Westminster elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.2 to 78.0, a 44.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Westminster?
Westminster has 16 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.