Schools in 92782 — Tustin, California
92782 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.2 — 24.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 53.0 to 76.1, a 23.1-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92782 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Peters Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 42.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92782 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92782 averages 8.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92782 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92782 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92782 | Tustin | 5 | 68.2 | — |
| 92780 | Tustin | 11 | 38.1 | -30.1 |
School archetypes in 92782
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92782 are classified as Growth Engine (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 92782
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peters Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified High Ceiling | 76 | Orange | 53.1% | 73.9% | 10.0% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Ladera Elementary Tustin Unified Strong All-Around | 74 | Orange | 47.0% | 70.9% | 6.7% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Heritage Elementary Tustin Unified Strong All-Around | 70 | Orange | 47.1% | 72.0% | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| 4 | Pioneer Middle Tustin Unified Growth Engine | 67 | Orange | 39.6% | 66.2% | 8.1% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Tustin Ranch Elementary Tustin Unified Growth Engine | 53 | Orange | 25.2% | 53.0% | 10.7% | 0.3% |
Schools in 92782 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 92782
- 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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