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Schools in 92707 — Santa Ana, California

92707 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0 — 11.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 51.4, a 28.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
23.2 – 51.4
Avg Exceeded %
7.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 92707 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Saddleback High with a Scope Score of 51 and 5.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92707 averages 23.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 92707 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92707
92707Santa Ana1132.0
92706Santa Ana542.4+10.4
92708Fountain Valley1464.6+32.5
92705Santa Ana1356.2+24.2
92704Santa Ana1838.8+6.8
92703Santa Ana1035.7+3.7

School archetypes in 92707

2 On the Rise9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92707 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 92707

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Saddleback High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
51Orange5.6%20.0%21.3%5.1%
2Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
45Orange16.1%41.9%8.9%4.8%
3Martin Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
35Orange10.7%28.4%17.9%0.9%
4Madison Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
34Orange11.0%23.9%15.4%0.2%
5Washington Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
30Orange7.6%23.5%19.4%2.4%
6Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
30Orange6.7%24.5%18.7%0.2%
7Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
27Orange8.7%24.0%17.4%6.8%
8Monroe Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
26Orange2.8%20.8%16.9%1.0%
9Cesar E. Chavez High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
25Orange0.7%6.9%75.2%6.2%
10Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
24Orange5.3%15.7%20.1%6.0%
11Taft Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
23Orange3.7%15.9%23.1%1.0%

Schools in 92707 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 92707

  • 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 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.0/100, which is 11.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.2% 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 Saddleback High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 5.6% 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 Santa Ana schools compare to the state average?
Santa Ana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.2 to 51.4, a 28.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 11 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.