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Schools in 92831 — Fullerton, California

92831 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.0 — 8.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.4 to 88.5, a 66.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
52.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
66.1
22.4 – 88.5
Avg Exceeded %
27.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92831 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Troy High with a Scope Score of 88 and 64.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.1% 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 92831 averages 22.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 92831 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92831
92831Fullerton752.0
92832Fullerton547.2-4.8
92833Fullerton754.9+2.9
92835Fullerton466.3+14.3
92840Garden Grove947.9-4.1
92821Brea858.1+6.1

School archetypes in 92831

1 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92831 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 92831

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Troy High
Fullerton Joint Union High High Ceiling
88Orange64.8%82.6%10.3%1.1%
2Acacia Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
70Orange51.1%76.9%3.0%0.5%
3Raymond Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
56Orange30.4%56.7%5.4%0.4%
4La Sierra High (Alternative)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
50Orange19.4%44.5%42.9%4.2%
5Topaz Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified On the Rise
40Orange13.7%31.1%13.1%0.1%
6Commonwealth Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
37Orange10.3%32.8%18.9%0.2%
7La Vista High (Continuation)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
22Orange0.3%8.6%66.4%4.2%

Schools in 92831 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 92831

  • 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 Fullerton good?
Fullerton's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.0/100, which is 8.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.1% 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 Fullerton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fullerton is Troy High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 64.8% 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 Fullerton schools compare to the state average?
Fullerton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.4 to 88.5, a 66.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Fullerton?
Fullerton has 7 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.