Schools in 92688 — Rancho Santa Margarita, California
92688 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.9 — 24.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.6 to 84.3, a 41.8-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92688 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Tesoro High with a Scope Score of 84 and 50.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 41.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 92688 averages 10.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92688 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92688
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All schools in 92688
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesoro High Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 84 | Orange | 50.6% | 77.4% | 13.6% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Arroyo Vista Middle Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 80 | Orange | 52.2% | 78.5% | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| 3 | Las Flores Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 78 | Orange | 51.8% | 78.0% | 12.3% | 0.7% |
| 4 | Las Flores Middle Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 74 | Orange | 45.0% | 73.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5 | Arroyo Vista Elementary Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 68 | Orange | 38.4% | 69.8% | 8.4% | 1.3% |
| 6 | Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Solid Base | 64 | Orange | 47.7% | 71.9% | 8.5% | 0.8% |
| 7 | Tijeras Creek Elementary Capistrano Unified Solid Base | 63 | Orange | 45.2% | 70.7% | 9.2% | 0.7% |
| 8 | Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 58 | Orange | 29.2% | 57.8% | 10.1% | 0.8% |
| 9 | Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 43 | Orange | 13.6% | 37.9% | 16.1% | 1.1% |
Schools in 92688 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 92688
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