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Schools in 92833 — Fullerton, California

92833 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.9 — 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.4 to 79.3, a 43.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
54.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.9
35.4 – 79.3
Avg Exceeded %
27.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92833 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sunny Hills High with a Scope Score of 79 and 48.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.8% 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 92833 averages 9.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92833 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92833
92833Fullerton7Solid
54.9/100
92832Fullerton5Developing
47.2/100
-7.7
92831Fullerton7Solid
52.0/100
-2.9
92835Fullerton4Solid
66.3/100
+11.3
92840Garden Grove9Developing
47.9/100
-7.1
92841Garden Grove10Developing
45.8/100
-9.2

School archetypes in 92833

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92833 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 92833

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sunny Hills High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
48.1%Strong
79/100
2Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.1%Strong
78/100
3Sunset Lane Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
66/100
4Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
16.8%Developing
46/100
5Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
11.8%Developing
45/100
6Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
36/100
7Valencia Park Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Developing
35/100

Schools in 92833 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 92833

  • 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 54.9/100, which is 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.8% 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 Fullerton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fullerton is Sunny Hills High with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 48.1% 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 54.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.4 to 79.3, a 43.9-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.