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Schools in 92704 — Santa Ana, California

92704 has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8 — 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.8 to 64.5, a 44.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.7
19.8 – 64.5
Avg Exceeded %
10.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores

How 92704 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hector G. Godinez with a Scope Score of 64 and 21.0% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92704 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +7.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92704 averages 18.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92704 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92704
92704Santa Ana1838.8
92703Santa Ana1035.7-3.1
92705Santa Ana1356.2+17.4
92706Santa Ana542.4+3.6
92701Santa Ana832.5-6.3
92707Santa Ana1132.0-6.8

School archetypes in 92704

7 On the Rise1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 7 schools in 92704 are classified as On the Rise (7) — 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 92704

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Hector G. Godinez
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
64Orange21.0%48.5%12.7%0.6%
2Segerstrom High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
63Orange19.9%46.6%16.0%3.5%
3Valley High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
50Orange10.1%29.2%27.2%5.4%
4Greenville Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
44Orange19.5%41.1%9.6%1.6%
5Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Santa Ana Unified Culture First
42Orange19.1%43.2%8.3%0.2%
6Heritage Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
41Orange14.6%36.1%15.1%0.2%
7Adams Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
41Orange11.7%27.2%14.7%1.0%
8Andrew Jackson Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
40Orange11.6%28.4%13.7%0.1%
9Newhope Elementary
Garden Grove Unified On the Rise
39Orange12.8%32.6%15.1%0.2%
10Edward Russell Elementary
Garden Grove Unified On the Rise
37Orange9.6%24.3%14.9%1.2%
11Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
36Orange8.2%23.4%8.5%0.6%
12Jefferson Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
35Orange11.5%29.3%14.8%1.7%
13Diamond Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
33Orange6.1%26.5%15.0%3.2%
14Carl Harvey Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
32Orange6.3%22.6%15.0%0.2%
15Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
29Orange4.8%19.1%17.4%1.6%
16McFadden Institute of Technology
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
27Orange2.8%14.2%19.6%2.8%
17Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
23Orange6.3%21.4%17.2%11.3%
18Lorin Griset Academy
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
20Orange1.0%7.0%73.2%3.8%

Schools in 92704 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 92704

  • 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 Santa Ana good?
Santa Ana's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.9% 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 Santa Ana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Ana is Hector G. Godinez with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 21.0% 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 Santa Ana schools compare to the state average?
Santa Ana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.8 to 64.5, a 44.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 18 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.