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Schools in 92835 — Fullerton, California: 92835 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

92835 has 4 ranked schools in Fullerton, averaging a Scope Score of 61.8/100 — 22.9 points above the state average of 38.9 (a state average weighted to 92835's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.1 to 83.3, a 44.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92835 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 60.3% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 44.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.4%, itself weighted to 92835's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 92835's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +83 scale-score points across 3 schools in 92835 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92835 averages 7.3%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92835's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92835 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92835
92835Fullerton461.8/100
90631La Habra2.41341.8/100-20.0
92831Fullerton2.5554.0/100-7.8
92821Brea2.6758.0/100-3.8
92832Fullerton2.6542.6/100-19.2
92833Fullerton2.9750.7/100-11.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92835

2 High Ceiling2 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92835

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range39.1 – 83.3
44.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 61.8/1004 ranked elementary schools3 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
60.3%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 83/100
2Laguna Road Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100
3Hermosa Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
38.9%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
4Rolling Hills Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
20.8%58th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 92835Methodology · 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 92835

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 92835 (Fullerton) good?
92835 has 4 ranked schools in Fullerton, averaging a Scope Score of 61.8/100 — 22.9 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92835's own mix of school levels. 44.4% 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 92835?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92835 is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 60.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92835 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92835 average a Scope Score of 61.8/100 — 22.9 points above the state average of 38.9, a state average weighted to zip code 92835's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 44.4% vs. 21.4% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92835?
Zip code 92835 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.