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Schools in 92869 — Orange, California

92869 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.7 — 7.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.8 to 69.9, a 37.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
51.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.2
32.8 – 69.9
Avg Exceeded %
24.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92869 schools perform

The top-ranked school is McPherson Magnet with a Scope Score of 70 and 45.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92869 averages 13.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92869 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92869
92869Orange851.7
92870Placentia1457.8+6.1
92867Orange444.7-6.9
92865Orange349.3-2.4
92861Villa Park360.3+8.6
92860Corona848.3-3.4

School archetypes in 92869

3 Culture First1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92869 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 92869

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1McPherson Magnet
Orange Unified Building Momentum
70Orange45.7%70.8%5.8%0.6%
2La Veta Elementary
Orange Unified Growth Engine
64Orange36.6%51.3%15.3%0.8%
3El Modena High
Orange Unified Building Momentum
62Orange20.9%42.5%20.6%1.0%
4Linda Vista Elementary
Orange Unified Culture First
52Orange22.9%54.0%7.4%0.2%
5Chapman Hills Elementary
Orange Unified Culture First
50Orange28.8%58.8%9.1%0.2%
6Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Orange Unified Culture First
44Orange18.1%44.3%11.7%1.1%
7Prospect Elementary
Orange Unified Building Momentum
38Orange16.0%40.0%21.2%0.7%
8Esplanade Elementary
Orange Unified Building Momentum
33Orange7.2%33.3%17.5%1.3%

Schools in 92869 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 92869

  • 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 Orange good?
Orange's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.7/100, which is 7.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.5% 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 Orange?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Orange is McPherson Magnet with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 45.7% 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 Orange schools compare to the state average?
Orange elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.8 to 69.9, a 37.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Orange?
Orange has 8 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.