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Schools in 92124 — San Diego, California

92124 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.0 — 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 38.6 to 67.0, a 28.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
55.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.5
38.6 – 67.0
Avg Exceeded %
28.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92124 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Kumeyaay Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 43.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92124 averages 15.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92124 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92124
92124San Diego8Solid
55.0/100
92123San Diego7Developing
40.4/100
-14.6
92122San Diego5Solid
67.3/100
+12.4
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
+1.2
92127San Diego10Strong
73.7/100
+18.7
92120San Diego6Solid
62.9/100
+8.0

School archetypes in 92124

2 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92124 is classified as 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 92124

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kumeyaay Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
67/100
2De Portola Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
36.5%Solid
66/100
3Canyon Hills High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Solid
62/100
4Vista Grande Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
34.2%Solid
60/100
5Tierrasanta Elementary
San Diego Unified Solid Base
38.3%Solid
59/100
6Miller Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Developing
44/100
7Farb Middle
San Diego Unified On the Rise
17.8%Developing
44/100
8Hancock Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
39/100

Schools in 92124 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 92124

  • 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 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.0/100, which is 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.9% 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 Kumeyaay Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 43.1% 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 55.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 28.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 38.6 to 67.0, a 28.5-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 8 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.