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Schools in 92845 — Garden Grove, California: 92845 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

92845 has 5 ranked schools in Garden Grove, averaging a Scope Score of 69.6/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 63.0 to 79.3, a 16.3-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
69.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.3
63.0 – 79.3
Avg Exceeded %
44.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92845 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Patton Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 56.9% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 44.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Schools in 92845 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +11.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92845 averages 8.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92845 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92845
92845Garden Grove5Solid
69.6/100
92844Garden Grove7Solid
58.9/100
-10.7
92843Garden Grove10Developing
48.7/100
-20.9
92841Garden Grove10Developing
45.7/100
-23.8
92840Garden Grove9Developing
48.4/100
-21.2
92835Fullerton4Solid
65.6/100
-4.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92845

2 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92845

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Patton Elementary
Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling
56.9%Strong
79/100
2Loyal Barker Elementary
Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
73/100
3Enders Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine
42.7%Solid
68/100
4Pacifica High
Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around
37.4%Solid
64/100
5Garden Park Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine
32.5%Solid
63/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 92845Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 92845 (Garden Grove) good?
92845 has 5 ranked schools in Garden Grove, averaging a Scope Score of 69.6/100 — 24.7 points above the state average. 44.9% 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 92845?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92845 is Patton Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 56.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92845 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92845 average a Scope Score of 69.6/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 44.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92845?
Zip code 92845 has 5 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.