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Schools in 92673 — San Clemente, California: 92673 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

92673 has 6 ranked schools in San Clemente, averaging a Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 23.9 points above the state average of 41.3 (a state average weighted to 92673's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 37.4 to 76.8, a 39.4-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92673 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bernice Ayer Middle with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 19.7%, itself weighted to 92673's own level mix.

Chronic absenteeism across 92673 averages 15.6%, below the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 92673's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92673 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92673
92673San Clemente665.2/100
92672San Clemente3.6553.8/100-11.4
92675San Juan Capistrano4.01245.8/100-19.4
92694Ladera Ranch5.9671.1/100+5.9
92677Laguna Niguel7.0959.0/100-6.2
92692Mission Viejo8.9769.0/100+3.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92673

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92673 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92673

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range37.4 – 76.8
39.4 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.8% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 59.1/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista del Mar Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
51.0%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
2Truman Benedict Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
45.2%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
3Marblehead Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
23.9%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 71.4/1002 ranked middle schools2 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Bernice Ayer Middle
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
42.5%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 77/100
2Vista del Mar Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
44.5%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100

High Schools (1)

avg 71.1/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1San Clemente High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
33.4%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92673Methodology · 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 92673

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 92673 (San Clemente) good?
92673 has 6 ranked schools in San Clemente, averaging a Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 23.9 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92673's own mix of school levels. 40.1% 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 92673?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92673 is Bernice Ayer Middle with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 42.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92673 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92673 average a Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 23.9 points above the state average of 41.3, a state average weighted to zip code 92673's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 40.1% vs. 19.7% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92673?
Zip code 92673 has 6 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.