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Schools in 92037 — La Jolla, California

92037 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 77.9 — 34.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 71.3 to 84.7, a 13.4-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
77.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.4
71.3 – 84.7
Avg Exceeded %
53.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92037 schools perform

The top-ranked school is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 65.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 53.1% 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 92037 averages 12.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92037 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92037
92037La Jolla5Strong
77.9/100
—
92036Julian3Developing
43.7/100
-34.1
92040Lakeside9Developing
42.8/100
-35.1
92028Fallbrook9Developing
46.2/100
-31.7
92027Escondido10Developing
34.3/100
-43.6

School archetypes in 92037

3 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92037

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Jolla Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
85/100
2Torrey Pines Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
61.2%Strong
81/100
3Bird Rock Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
57.9%Strong
77/100
4La Jolla High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%Strong
76/100
5Muirlands Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Strong
71/100

Schools in 92037 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 92037

  • 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 La Jolla good?
La Jolla's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.9/100, which is 34.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 53.1% 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 La Jolla?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Jolla is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 65.2% 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 La Jolla schools compare to the state average?
La Jolla elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 53.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 71.3 to 84.7, a 13.4-point spread.
How many schools are in La Jolla?
La Jolla has 5 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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