Schools in 91950 — National City, California
91950 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.1 — 8.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.5 to 53.0, a 27.5-point spread.
How 91950 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sweetwater High with a Scope Score of 53 and 9.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 91950 averages 23.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 91950 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 91950
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 91950 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 91950
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetwater High Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum | 9.0% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | John A. Otis Elementary National Elementary On the Rise | 14.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Ira Harbison National Elementary On the Rise | 16.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Palmer Way National Elementary Building Momentum | 19.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Kimball National Elementary On the Rise | 13.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Rancho de la Nacion National Elementary Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Olivewood National Elementary Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | El Toyon Elementary National Elementary Building Momentum | 7.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Central Elementary National Elementary On the Rise | 11.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Lincoln Acres National Elementary On the Rise | 4.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 11 | Las Palmas National Elementary Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 91950 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 91950
- 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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