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Schools in 92706 — Santa Ana, California

92706 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.4 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.7 to 67.2, a 49.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.5
17.7 – 67.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92706 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Middle College High with a Scope Score of 67 and 43.9% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92706 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92706 averages 13.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92706 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92706
92706Santa Ana542.4
92705Santa Ana1356.2+13.8
92707Santa Ana1132.0-10.4
92704Santa Ana1838.8-3.6
92708Fountain Valley1464.6+22.1
92703Santa Ana1035.7-6.7

School archetypes in 92706

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92706 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 92706

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Middle College High
Santa Ana Unified Strong All-Around
67Orange43.9%75.3%8.7%1.3%
2Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
45Orange15.2%39.8%9.3%3.9%
3Santiago Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
41Orange14.4%37.5%11.4%1.5%
4Wilson Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
41Orange13.0%34.1%14.7%2.6%
5Willard Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
18Orange2.0%10.1%22.3%2.4%

Schools in 92706 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 92706

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.4/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.7% 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 Middle College High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 43.9% 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 42.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.7 to 67.2, a 49.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 5 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.