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Schools in 92832 — Fullerton, California

92832 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.2 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.3 to 65.1, a 32.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.8
32.3 – 65.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92832 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Fullerton Union High with a Scope Score of 65 and 24.5% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92832. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92832 averages 15.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92832 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92832
92832Fullerton5Developing
47.2/100
92831Fullerton7Solid
52.0/100
+4.8
92833Fullerton7Solid
54.9/100
+7.7
92835Fullerton4Solid
66.3/100
+19.1
92840Garden Grove9Developing
47.9/100
+0.7
92841Garden Grove10Developing
45.8/100
-1.4

School archetypes in 92832

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92832 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 92832

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fullerton Union High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
24.5%Solid
65/100
2Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
37.4%Solid
61/100
3Richman Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
18.5%Developing
43/100
4Woodcrest Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
35/100
5Maple Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
6.9%Developing
32/100

Schools in 92832 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 92832

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2/100, which is 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.4% 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 Fullerton Union High with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 24.5% 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 47.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.3 to 65.1, a 32.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Fullerton?
Fullerton has 5 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.