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Schools in 92123 — San Diego, California

92123 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4 — 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.9 to 53.5, a 20.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.6
32.9 – 53.5
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92123 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Angier Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 29.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92123 averages 21.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 92123 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92123
92123San Diego7Developing
40.4/100
—
92122San Diego5Solid
67.3/100
+26.9
92124San Diego8Solid
55.0/100
+14.6
92120San Diego6Solid
62.9/100
+22.5
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
+15.7
92119San Diego4Solid
62.2/100
+21.7

School archetypes in 92123

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92123 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 92123

#SchoolExceededScore
1Angier Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
53/100
2Wegeforth Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Developing
45/100
3Fletcher Elementary
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
13.6%Developing
45/100
4Cubberley Elementary
San Diego Unified On the Rise
15.4%Developing
40/100
5Juarez Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
33/100
6Jones Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
33/100
7Taft Middle
San Diego Unified On the Rise
10.5%Developing
33/100

Schools in 92123 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 92123

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.4/100, which is 3.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.2% 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 Angier Elementary with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 29.4% 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 40.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 17.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.9 to 53.5, a 20.6-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 7 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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