Schools in 92109 — San Diego, California
92109 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.6 — 15.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.5 to 69.0, a 25.5-point spread.
How 92109 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Barnard Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 46.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 37.6% 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 14.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92109. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92109 averages 15.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92109 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92109
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All schools in 92109
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 46.2% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Mission Bay High San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 39.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Pacific Beach Middle San Diego Unified Solid Base | 43.7% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Sessions Elementary San Diego Unified Solid Base | 33.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 5 | Pacific Beach Elementary San Diego Unified Solid Base | 33.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Crown Point Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 29.0% | Developing 43/100 |
Schools in 92109 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 92109
- 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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