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Schools in 92024 — Encinitas, California

92024 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.1 — 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.6 to 73.0, a 28.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
44.6 – 73.0
Avg Exceeded %
32.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92024 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Dieguito HS Academy with a Scope Score of 73 and 35.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92024 averages 18.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92024 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92024
92024Encinitas7Solid
59.1/100
92025Escondido8Developing
39.4/100
-19.6
92026Escondido8Developing
38.5/100
-20.5
92021El Cajon9Needs Support
26.8/100
-32.2
92027Escondido10Developing
34.3/100
-24.8
92020El Cajon12Developing
32.6/100
-26.5

School archetypes in 92024

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92024 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 92024

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Dieguito HS Academy
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
35.9%Strong
73/100
2Capri Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
38.3%Solid
63/100
3Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Growth Engine
41.0%Solid
62/100
4Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Building Momentum
33.9%Solid
61/100
5Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
32.5%Solid
55/100
6Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
30.8%Solid
55/100
7Sunset High (Continuation)
San Dieguito Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
45/100

Schools in 92024 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 92024

  • 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 Encinitas good?
Encinitas's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1/100, which is 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.1% 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 Encinitas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Encinitas is San Dieguito HS Academy with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 35.9% 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 Encinitas schools compare to the state average?
Encinitas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 44.6 to 73.0, a 28.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Encinitas?
Encinitas has 7 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.