Schools in 92677 — Laguna Niguel, California: 92677 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92677 has 9 ranked schools in Laguna Niguel, averaging a Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 18.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.3 to 67.9, a 25.6-point spread.
How 92677 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Marian Bergeson Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 50.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 41.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 4.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92677. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92677 averages 12.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92677 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92677 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92677 | Laguna Niguel | 9 | Solid 62.9/100 | — |
| 92675 | San Juan Capistrano | 14 | Developing 47.2/100 | -15.7 |
| 92679 | Coto De Caza | 3 | Solid 67.2/100 | +4.3 |
| 92673 | San Clemente | 6 | Solid 65.1/100 | +2.1 |
| 92672 | San Clemente | 5 | Solid 58.9/100 | -4.0 |
| 92683 | Westminster | 16 | Developing 48.2/100 | -14.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92677
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92677 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
All schools in 92677
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marian Bergeson Elementary Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 50.2% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Laguna Niguel Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 52.3% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Moulton Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 46.3% | Solid 68/100 |
| 4 | John Malcom Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 41.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | George White Elementary Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 39.9% | Solid 66/100 |
| 6 | Community Roots Academy Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 42.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 7 | Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Orange County Department of Education Growth Engine | 38.7% | Solid 62/100 |
| 8 | Niguel Hills Middle Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 35.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 9 | Hidden Hills Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 22.0% | Developing 42/100 |
Schools in 92677 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