Schools in 92111 — San Diego, California
92111 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.5 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.6 to 73.7, a 58.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92111 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Holmes Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 57.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92111. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92111 averages 23.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92111 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92111
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92111 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 92111
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holmes Elementary San Diego Unified High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Chesterton Elementary San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 37.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology San Diego Unified Culture First | 20.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Kearny College Connections San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 31.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Kearny Eng Innov & Design San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 18.3% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | San Diego Metro Career and Tech San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Ross Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | Clairemont Canyons Academy San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Montgomery Middle San Diego Unified On the Rise | 9.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 11 | Carson Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 12 | Linda Vista Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 13 | Twain High San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 14 | Riley/New Dawn San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Needs Support 16/100 |
Schools in 92111 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 92111
- 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