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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.

Avg Scope Score
38.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.9
28.5 – 57.4
Avg Exceeded %
11.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

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 CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92780
92780Tustin1138.1
92782Tustin568.2+30.1

School archetypes in 92780

4 On the Rise1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Tustin High
Tustin Unified Building Momentum
57Orange19.8%42.2%15.1%3.1%
2Barbara Benson Elementary
Tustin Unified On the Rise
42Orange18.3%41.1%19.3%0.5%
3Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Tustin Unified On the Rise
41Orange12.1%33.0%18.3%1.0%
4OCCS:CHEP/PCHS
Orange County Department of Education Building Momentum
40Orange12.5%45.8%22.0%0.9%
5C. E. Utt Middle
Tustin Unified On the Rise
39Orange12.1%35.0%14.9%3.7%
6Columbus Tustin Middle
Tustin Unified On the Rise
39Orange16.4%35.2%22.9%11.2%
7Robert Heideman Elementary
Tustin Unified Building Momentum
36Orange11.1%29.1%17.4%0.1%
8W. R. Nelson Elementary
Tustin Unified Culture First
36Orange12.1%28.9%13.9%0.9%
9Sycamore Magnet Academy
Tustin Unified Building Momentum
30Orange5.7%20.4%17.0%3.2%
10Hillview High (Continuation)
Tustin Unified Building Momentum
29Orange2.8%5.5%60.3%3.8%
11Helen Estock Elementary
Tustin Unified Building Momentum
28Orange6.4%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

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 Tustin good?
Tustin's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.1/100, which is 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.8% 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 Tustin?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tustin is Tustin High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 19.8% 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 Tustin schools compare to the state average?
Tustin elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.5 to 57.4, a 28.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Tustin?
Tustin 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.