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Schools in 92004 — Borrego Springs, California

92004 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.1 — 8.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.8 to 46.9, a 22.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.1
24.8 – 46.9
Avg Exceeded %
7.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92004 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Borrego Springs High with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92004 averages 24.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92004 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92004
92004Borrego Springs3Developing
35.1/100
—
92003Bonsall3Developing
47.4/100
+12.4
92008Carlsbad10Solid
57.7/100
+22.6
92009Carlsbad10Strong
72.4/100
+37.3

School archetypes in 92004

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92004 is classified as On the Rise — 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 92004

#SchoolExceededScore
1Borrego Springs High
Borrego Springs Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
47/100
2Borrego Springs Elementary
Borrego Springs Unified Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
34/100
3Borrego Springs Middle
Borrego Springs Unified On the Rise
4.7%Needs Support
25/100

Schools in 92004 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 92004

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Borrego Springs good?
Borrego Springs's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.1/100, which is 8.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Borrego Springs?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Borrego Springs is Borrego Springs High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 11.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Borrego Springs schools compare to the state average?
Borrego Springs elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.8 to 46.9, a 22.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Borrego Springs?
Borrego Springs has 3 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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