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Elementary Schools in Fullerton, California: Fullerton schools average 8.7 points above the state — but the range is 52.1 points wide.

Above Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 52.5/100

Fullerton, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 52.5/100 — 8.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Beechwood Elementary at 84/100, where 60.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fullerton schools average 27.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 18 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
52.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.1
32.3 – 84.4
Avg Exceeded %
27.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary18Solid
52.5/100
27.6%+8.7
High5Solid
61.0/100
31.4%+13.5
Middle2Strong
83.4/100
61.5%+43.0

How Fullerton schools compare

Fullerton has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 52.5/100 — 8.7 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Fullerton schools average 27.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Fullerton averages 10.3% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Fullerton

8 Culture First3 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Fullerton

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Troy High
Fullerton Joint Union High High Ceiling
64.8%Strong
88/100
2Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
60.3%Strong
84/100
3Sunny Hills High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
48.1%Strong
79/100
4Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.1%Strong
78/100
5Laguna Road Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
77/100
6Acacia Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
51.1%Solid
70/100
7Sunset Lane Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
66/100
8Fullerton Union High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
24.5%Solid
65/100
9Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
37.4%Solid
61/100
10Hermosa Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
38.9%Solid
58/100
11Raymond Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
30.4%Solid
56/100
12La Sierra High (Alternative)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
50/100
13Rolling Hills Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
20.8%Developing
46/100
14Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
16.8%Developing
46/100
15Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
11.8%Developing
45/100
16Richman Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
18.5%Developing
43/100
17Topaz Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First
13.7%Developing
40/100
18Commonwealth Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
37/100
19Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
36/100
20Valencia Park Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
35/100
21Woodcrest Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
35/100
22Maple Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
6.9%Developing
32/100
23La Vista High (Continuation)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.3%Needs Support
22/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 23 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Fullerton

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fullerton good?
Fullerton's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.5/100, which is 8.7 points above the state average. 27.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 52.5/100 — 8.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 27.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Fullerton?
Fullerton has 18 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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.