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Schools in 92649 — Huntington Beach, California: 92649 schools average 9.9 points above the state — but the range is 15.5 points wide.

92649 has 4 ranked schools in Huntington Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 9.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.3 to 62.8, a 15.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
54.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.5
47.3 – 62.8
Avg Exceeded %
28.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92649 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Village View Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 24.4% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 6.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92649. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92649 averages 13.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92649 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92649
92649Huntington Beach4Solid
54.7/100
92648Huntington Beach5Solid
63.1/100
+8.3
92647Huntington Beach12Solid
50.7/100
-4.1
92651Laguna Beach4Solid
67.9/100
+13.1
92646Huntington Beach9Solid
66.1/100
+11.4
92653Laguna Hills3Solid
52.7/100
-2.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92649

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92649

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Village View Elementary
Ocean View Building Momentum
24.4%Solid
63/100
2Marina High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
33.0%Solid
62/100
3Marine View Middle
Ocean View Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
47/100
4Harbour View Elementary
Ocean View Culture First
30.2%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 92649Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92649 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 92649

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 92649 (Huntington Beach) good?
92649 has 4 ranked schools in Huntington Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 9.9 points above the state average. 28.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92649?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92649 is Village View Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 24.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92649 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92649 average a Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 9.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 28.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92649?
Zip code 92649 has 4 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.