Schools in 92064 — Poway, California
92064 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.9 — 15.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 45.7 to 72.8, a 27.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92064 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Poway High with a Scope Score of 73 and 32.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.8% 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 6.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92064. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92064 averages 11.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92064 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92064
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All schools in 92064
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poway High Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 32.0% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Tierra Bonita Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 52.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Chaparral Elementary Poway Unified Building Momentum | 44.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Painted Rock Elementary Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | Midland Elementary Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 37.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Pomerado Elementary Poway Unified Building Momentum | 35.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 7 | Garden Road Elementary Poway Unified Culture First | 34.4% | Solid 52/100 |
| 8 | Meadowbrook Middle Poway Unified Building Momentum | 25.7% | Solid 50/100 |
| 9 | Twin Peaks Middle Poway Unified Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Valley Elementary Poway Unified Building Momentum | 21.9% | Developing 46/100 |
Schools in 92064 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 92064
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