Schools in 92008 — Carlsbad, California
92008 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.7 — 13.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.9 to 74.5, a 39.6-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92008 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Kelly Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92008. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92008 averages 18.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92008 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92008
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92008 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92008
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 51.0% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Magnolia Elementary Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around | 45.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Carlsbad High Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around | 34.9% | Solid 70/100 |
| 4 | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad Unified Solid Base | 38.1% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | Calavera Hills Elementary Carlsbad Unified Solid Base | 37.8% | Solid 63/100 |
| 6 | Hope Elementary Carlsbad Unified Solid Base | 39.6% | Solid 61/100 |
| 7 | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad Unified Growth Engine | 22.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 8 | Jefferson Elementary Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 9 | Valley Middle Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad Village Academy Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 35/100 |
Schools in 92008 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 92008
- 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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