Schools in 92691 — Mission Viejo, California
92691 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.2 — 13.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 75.5, a 47.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92691 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Castille Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 51.1% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92691 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92691 averages 17.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92691 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92691
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92691 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 92691
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castille Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 51.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Foothill Ranch Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 46.1% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Trabuco Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 35.5% | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | De Portola Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 44.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Mission Viejo High Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 29.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 6 | Del Cerro Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 35.2% | Solid 58/100 |
| 7 | Montevideo Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 29.8% | Solid 55/100 |
| 8 | Viejo Elementary Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 23.0% | Solid 54/100 |
| 9 | Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 19.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 10 | Del Lago Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 16.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 11 | Glen Yermo Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 18.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 12 | Silverado High Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 92691 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 92691
- 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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