Schools in 92117 — San Diego, California
92117 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.9 — 3.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.8 to 64.0, a 36.2-point spread.
How 92117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is John Muir with a Scope Score of 64 and 32.3% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92117 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92117 averages 21.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 92117 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92117
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 92117 are classified as On the Rise (3) or 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 92117
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Muir San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 32.3% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Sequoia Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 34.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Marston Middle San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 27.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Hawthorne Elementary San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 29.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Madison High San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 12.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 6 | Field Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | Clairemont High San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | Alcott Elementary San Diego Unified On the Rise | 20.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 9 | Toler Elementary San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 27.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 10 | Cadman Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 25.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 11 | Whitman Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 12 | Innovation Middle San Diego Unified On the Rise | 14.4% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Lafayette Elementary San Diego Unified On the Rise | 12.9% | Developing 35/100 |
| 14 | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 92117 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 92117
- 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