Schools in 92120 — San Diego, California
92120 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.9 — 19.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.3 to 72.2, a 36.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92120 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dailard Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 47.1% 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 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92120. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92120 averages 14.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92120 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92120
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92120 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92120
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dailard Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 47.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Hearst Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 48.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Henry High San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 32.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Marvin Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 48.7% | Solid 69/100 |
| 5 | Lewis Middle San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 31.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 6 | Foster Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 35/100 |
Schools in 92120 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 92120
- 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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