Schools in 92844 — Garden Grove, California
92844 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.8 — 15.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.4 to 76.9, a 43.5-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 77 and 57.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 92844 averages 13.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92844 compares to nearby zip codes
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. G. Cook Elementary Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling | 57.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine | 40.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 3 | Bolsa Grande High Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 32.3% | Solid 68/100 |
| 4 | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 37.5% | Solid 63/100 |
| 5 | Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum | 28.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 6 | Meairs Elementary Westminster Growth Engine | 19.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Anderson Elementary Westminster Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 33/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92844
- 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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