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Schools in 92835 — Fullerton, California

92835 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.3 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 45.9 to 84.4, a 38.5-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
66.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.5
45.9 – 84.4
Avg Exceeded %
44.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92835 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 60.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.4% 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 92835 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92835 averages 7.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92835 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92835
92835Fullerton466.3
92833Fullerton754.9-11.3
92832Fullerton547.2-19.1
92831Fullerton752.0-14.3
92840Garden Grove947.9-18.4
92841Garden Grove1045.8-20.5

School archetypes in 92835

2 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92835 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 92835

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
84Orange60.3%81.3%5.2%1.1%
2Laguna Road Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
77Orange57.7%78.3%2.6%0.3%
3Hermosa Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
58Orange38.9%59.5%10.5%1.0%
4Rolling Hills Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
46Orange20.8%41.2%11.0%0.6%

Schools in 92835 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 92835

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3/100, which is 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.4% 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 Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 60.3% 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 66.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 45.9 to 84.4, a 38.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Fullerton?
Fullerton has 4 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.