Schools in 92646 — Huntington Beach, California: 92646 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92646 has 9 ranked schools in Huntington Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 66.1/100 — 21.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 52.6 to 79.8, a 27.2-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92646 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Newland (William T.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 44.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92646 averages 9.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92646 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92646 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | Huntington Beach | 9 | Solid 66.1/100 | — |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach | 12 | Solid 50.7/100 | -15.4 |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach | 5 | Solid 63.1/100 | -3.0 |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach | 4 | Solid 54.7/100 | -11.4 |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach | 4 | Solid 67.9/100 | +1.7 |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 3 | Solid 52.7/100 | -13.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92646
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92646 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 92646
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newland (William T.) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 58.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary High Ceiling | 52.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Solid 65/100 |
| 6 | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Fountain Valley Elementary Solid Base | 37.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Edison High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 29.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 8 | John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Solid Base | 46.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 9 | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine | 34.7% | Solid 53/100 |
Schools in 92646 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.
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