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Schools in 92708 — Fountain Valley, California

92708 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.6 — 20.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.9 to 83.8, a 63.9-point spread. 8 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
64.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
63.9
19.9 – 83.8
Avg Exceeded %
39.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 92708 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ethan B. Allen Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 66.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.3% 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 92708 averages 13.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92708 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92708
92708Fountain Valley1464.6
92707Santa Ana1132.0-32.5
92706Santa Ana542.4-22.1
92705Santa Ana1356.2-8.4
92704Santa Ana1838.8-25.8
92703Santa Ana1035.7-28.9

School archetypes in 92708

6 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92708 is classified as 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 92708

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling
84Orange66.4%88.5%4.1%0.6%
2Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
82Orange57.7%81.0%8.3%0.5%
3Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
79Orange52.3%77.7%6.5%2.4%
4Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
Fountain Valley Elementary Building Momentum
78Orange47.9%75.3%5.2%1.7%
5Courreges (Roch) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
76Orange56.4%80.0%6.1%0.8%
6Fountain Valley High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
76Orange41.0%71.4%10.7%1.7%
7Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
76Orange52.2%79.2%11.2%1.2%
8Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
75Orange54.0%83.2%10.6%0.1%
9Cox (James H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary Solid Base
63Orange41.1%69.5%7.1%0.1%
10Los Amigos High
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
58Orange21.6%46.3%20.0%5.8%
11James Monroe Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
48Orange20.6%45.6%8.8%0.3%
12Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
47Orange18.4%46.6%16.4%1.0%
13Vista View Middle
Ocean View On the Rise
42Orange17.8%39.3%17.2%2.3%
14Valley Vista High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
20Orange3.1%11.0%58.9%3.9%

Schools in 92708 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 92708

  • 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 Fountain Valley good?
Fountain Valley's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.6/100, which is 20.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.3% 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 Fountain Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fountain Valley is Ethan B. Allen Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 66.4% 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 Fountain Valley schools compare to the state average?
Fountain Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.9 to 83.8, a 63.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley has 14 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.