Schools in 92626 — Costa Mesa, California
92626 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.3 — 9.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.9 to 74.6, a 42.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92626 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Early College High with a Scope Score of 75 and 60.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 9.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92626. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92626 averages 19.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92626 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92626
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All schools in 92626
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early College High Newport-Mesa Unified High Ceiling | 60.0% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Maude B. Davis Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 49.7% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | California Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Solid Base | 36.1% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Costa Mesa High Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Adams Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Culture First | 28.0% | Solid 58/100 |
| 6 | Sonora Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Culture First | 27.7% | Developing 50/100 |
| 7 | Killybrooke Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 31.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | Paularino Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 21.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | College Park Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Monte Vista High/Cloud Campus Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 92626 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 92626
- 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
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