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Schools in 92027 — Escondido, California

92027 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.7 to 56.4, a 34.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.8
21.7 – 56.4
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92027 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Pasqual Union Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 31.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92027. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92027 averages 26.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92027 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92027
92027Escondido10Developing
34.3/100
92026Escondido8Developing
38.5/100
+4.2
92028Fallbrook9Developing
46.2/100
+11.9
92025Escondido8Developing
39.4/100
+5.1
92024Encinitas7Solid
59.1/100
+24.8
92021El Cajon9Needs Support
26.8/100
-7.5

School archetypes in 92027

1 Culture First1 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92027 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 92027

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Pasqual Union Elementary
San Pasqual Union Elementary Culture First
31.9%Solid
56/100
2Orange Glen High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
50/100
3Conway Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
40/100
4Rose Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
35/100
5Glen View Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
35/100
6Orange Glen Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
27/100
7Pioneer Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
27/100
8Oak Hill Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
26/100
9Hidden Valley Middle
Escondido Union On the Rise
6.4%Needs Support
25/100
10Valley High (Continuation)
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 92027 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 92027

  • 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 Escondido good?
Escondido's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3/100, which is 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Escondido?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Escondido is San Pasqual Union Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 31.9% 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 Escondido schools compare to the state average?
Escondido elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.7 to 56.4, a 34.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Escondido?
Escondido has 10 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.