Schools in 92780 — Tustin, California
92780 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.1 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.5 to 57.4, a 28.9-point spread.
How 92780 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Tustin High with a Scope Score of 57 and 19.8% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92780 averages 22.2%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 92780 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92780 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92780 | Tustin | 11 | 38.1 | — |
| 92782 | Tustin | 5 | 68.2 | +30.1 |
School archetypes in 92780
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92780 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 92780
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tustin High Tustin Unified Building Momentum | 57 | Orange | 19.8% | 42.2% | 15.1% | 3.1% |
| 2 | Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin Unified On the Rise | 42 | Orange | 18.3% | 41.1% | 19.3% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin Unified On the Rise | 41 | Orange | 12.1% | 33.0% | 18.3% | 1.0% |
| 4 | OCCS:CHEP/PCHS Orange County Department of Education Building Momentum | 40 | Orange | 12.5% | 45.8% | 22.0% | 0.9% |
| 5 | C. E. Utt Middle Tustin Unified On the Rise | 39 | Orange | 12.1% | 35.0% | 14.9% | 3.7% |
| 6 | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin Unified On the Rise | 39 | Orange | 16.4% | 35.2% | 22.9% | 11.2% |
| 7 | Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Orange | 11.1% | 29.1% | 17.4% | 0.1% |
| 8 | W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin Unified Culture First | 36 | Orange | 12.1% | 28.9% | 13.9% | 0.9% |
| 9 | Sycamore Magnet Academy Tustin Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Orange | 5.7% | 20.4% | 17.0% | 3.2% |
| 10 | Hillview High (Continuation) Tustin Unified Building Momentum | 29 | Orange | 2.8% | 5.5% | 60.3% | 3.8% |
| 11 | Helen Estock Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum | 28 | Orange | 6.4% | 18.0% | 23.2% | 2.8% |
Schools in 92780 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 92780
- 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
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