Schools in 92069 — San Marcos, California
92069 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.0 — 6.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.7 to 70.5, a 42.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92069 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.9% 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 92069 averages 19.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92069 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92069
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92069 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 92069
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paloma Elementary San Marcos Unified Strong All-Around | 45.5% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Mission Hills High San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 18.1% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Richland Elementary San Marcos Unified Solid Base | 38.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos Unified Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 5 | Twin Oaks Elementary San Marcos Unified Growth Engine | 19.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 6 | Twin Oaks High San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 0.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 7 | Woodland Park Middle San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 19.7% | Developing 43/100 |
| 8 | San Marcos Middle San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 92069 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 92069
- 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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