Schools in 92009 — Carlsbad, California
92009 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.4 — 28.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 63.8 to 79.2, a 15.4-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92009 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pacific Rim Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 60.1% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 49.2% 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 4.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92009. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92009 averages 10.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92009 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92009
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All schools in 92009
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Rim Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 60.1% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | El Camino Creek Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling | 53.4% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Aviara Oaks Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 54.1% | Strong 77/100 |
| 5 | La Costa Heights Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 46.5% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | La Costa Meadows Elementary San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 43.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 7 | La Costa Canyon High San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around | 32.8% | Solid 69/100 |
| 8 | Poinsettia Elementary Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 56.2% | Solid 69/100 |
| 9 | Mission Estancia Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Solid Base | 44.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 10 | Carrillo Elementary San Marcos Unified Solid Base | 44.2% | Solid 64/100 |
Schools in 92009 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92009
- 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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