Schools in 92821 — Brea, California
92821 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.1 — 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 77.1, a 51.7-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92821 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Olinda Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 54.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.8% 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 92821 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92821 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92821 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92821 | Brea | 8 | 58.1 | — |
| 92831 | Fullerton | 7 | 52.0 | -6.1 |
School archetypes in 92821
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92821 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92821
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olinda Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified High Ceiling | 77 | Orange | 54.3% | 78.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Mariposa Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around | 72 | Orange | 44.0% | 71.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Brea Olinda High Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around | 71 | Orange | 32.3% | 60.1% | 11.6% | 2.9% |
| 4 | Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Brea-Olinda Unified Growth Engine | 68 | Orange | 43.1% | 70.2% | 9.2% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Brea Country Hills Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 63 | Orange | 36.0% | 59.8% | 7.8% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 46 | Orange | 23.5% | 53.5% | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| 7 | Arovista Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Culture First | 43 | Orange | 20.9% | 43.8% | 15.0% | 0.3% |
| 8 | Brea Canyon High (Continuation) Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 25 | Orange | 0.0% | 5.0% | 65.5% | 5.8% |
Schools in 92821 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 92821
- 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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