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Schools in 92116 — San Diego, California

92116 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.5 to 47.3, a 14.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.9
32.5 – 47.3
Avg Exceeded %
21.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92116 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 31.9% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 10.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92116. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92116 averages 23.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92116 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92116
92116San Diego4Developing
40.7/100
—
92115San Diego8Developing
41.7/100
+1.1
92117San Diego14Developing
46.9/100
+6.3
92114San Diego10Developing
37.2/100
-3.4
92118Coronado4Solid
65.2/100
+24.6
92113San Diego13Needs Support
24.7/100
-15.9

All schools in 92116

#SchoolExceededScore
1Garfield Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
31.9%Developing
47/100
2Adams Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.0%Developing
44/100
3Normal Heights Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Developing
38/100
4Franklin Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
15.1%Developing
32/100

Schools in 92116 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 92116

  • 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 40.7/100, which is 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 21.2% 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 Garfield Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 31.9% 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 40.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 21.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.5 to 47.3, a 14.9-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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