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Schools in 92103 — San Diego, California

92103 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.2 — 10.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.5 to 70.3, a 30.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
54.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.7
39.5 – 70.3
Avg Exceeded %
32.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92103 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Birney Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 45.7% 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 92103 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92103 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92103
92103San Diego4Solid
54.2/100
—
92102San Diego7Developing
31.2/100
-23.0
92104San Diego3Solid
58.1/100
+3.8
92101San Diego4Developing
35.9/100
-18.3
92105San Diego13Developing
34.0/100
-20.2
92109San Diego6Solid
59.6/100
+5.3

School archetypes in 92103

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92103 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 92103

#SchoolExceededScore
1Birney Elementary
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
45.7%Strong
70/100
2Grant K-8
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
45.6%Solid
66/100
3Florence Elementary
San Diego Unified On the Rise
17.1%Developing
42/100
4Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.0%Developing
40/100

Schools in 92103 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 92103

  • 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 San Diego good?
San Diego's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.2/100, which is 10.5 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 San Diego?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Diego is Birney Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 45.7% 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 San Diego schools compare to the state average?
San Diego elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 39.5 to 70.3, a 30.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 4 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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