Schools in 92845 — Garden Grove, California
92845 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.1 — 27.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 60.9 to 79.2, a 18.3-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92845 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Patton Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 56.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.9% 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 92845 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +11.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92845 averages 8.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92845 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92845
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92845 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 92845
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patton Elementary Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling | 56.9% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Loyal Barker Elementary Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 78/100 |
| 3 | Pacifica High Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 37.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Enders Elementary Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine | 42.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Garden Park Elementary Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine | 32.5% | Solid 61/100 |
Schools in 92845 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 92845
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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