Schools in 92844 — Garden Grove, California: 92844 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92844 has 7 ranked schools in Garden Grove, averaging a Scope Score of 58.9/100 — 14.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.1 to 75.4, a 39.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92844 schools perform
The top-ranked school is A. G. Cook Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 57.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92844 averages 13.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92844 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92844 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92844 | Garden Grove | 7 | Solid 58.9/100 | — |
| 92843 | Garden Grove | 10 | Developing 48.7/100 | -10.1 |
| 92845 | Garden Grove | 5 | Solid 69.6/100 | +10.7 |
| 92841 | Garden Grove | 10 | Developing 45.7/100 | -13.1 |
| 92840 | Garden Grove | 9 | Developing 48.4/100 | -10.5 |
| 92835 | Fullerton | 4 | Solid 65.6/100 | +6.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92844
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92844 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 92844
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. G. Cook Elementary Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling | 57.0% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine | 40.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 3 | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 37.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Bolsa Grande High Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 32.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 5 | Meairs Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 19.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 28.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 7 | Anderson Elementary Westminster Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 36/100 |
Schools in 92844 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