Schools in 92840 — Garden Grove, California
92840 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.5 to 68.5, a 35.0-point spread.
How 92840 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Garden Grove High with a Scope Score of 69 and 33.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92840 averages 15.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92840 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92840
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92840 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 92840
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Grove High Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 33.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Faylane Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 35.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine | 30.8% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Ethel M. Evans Elementary Garden Grove Unified Culture First | 27.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Parkview Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 28.8% | Solid 50/100 |
| 6 | Earl Warren Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary Garden Grove Unified On the Rise | 12.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 8 | C. C. Violette Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 8.5% | Developing 36/100 |
| 9 | Lampson Elementary Orange Unified On the Rise | 8.6% | Developing 34/100 |
Schools in 92840 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 92840
- 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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