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Schools in 92840 — Garden Grove, California

92840 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.5 to 68.5, a 35.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.0
33.5 – 68.5
Avg Exceeded %
22.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 92840 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Garden Grove High with a Scope Score of 69 and 33.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92840 averages 15.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92840 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92840
92840Garden Grove947.9
92841Garden Grove1045.8-2.1
92843Garden Grove1049.9+2.0
92844Garden Grove758.8+11.0
92835Fullerton466.3+18.4
92845Garden Grove571.1+23.3

School archetypes in 92840

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92840 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 92840

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Garden Grove High
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
69Orange33.4%59.3%13.6%4.5%
2Faylane Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
56Orange35.5%58.8%12.7%1.8%
3Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine
55Orange30.8%54.2%15.0%1.1%
4Ethel M. Evans Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
51Orange27.4%53.6%12.4%0.8%
5Parkview Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
50Orange28.8%56.7%17.1%1.5%
6Earl Warren Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
43Orange19.1%42.9%20.2%1.5%
7Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary
Garden Grove Unified On the Rise
38Orange12.9%35.4%14.5%3.7%
8C. C. Violette Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
36Orange8.5%28.7%13.1%2.3%
9Lampson Elementary
Orange Unified On the Rise
34Orange8.6%26.6%22.1%0.2%

Schools in 92840 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 92840

  • 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 Garden Grove good?
Garden Grove's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.8% 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 Garden Grove?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Garden Grove is Garden Grove High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 33.4% 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 Garden Grove schools compare to the state average?
Garden Grove elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.5 to 68.5, a 35.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove has 9 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.