Schools in 92128 — San Diego, California
92128 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.5 — 22.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 61.0 to 71.9, a 10.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92128 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Rancho Bernardo High with a Scope Score of 72 and 34.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92128 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92128 averages 10.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92128 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92128
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92128 are classified as 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 92128
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Bernardo High Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 34.7% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Creekside Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 52.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Highland Ranch Elementary Poway Unified Growth Engine | 39.5% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Shoal Creek Elementary Poway Unified Growth Engine | 40.9% | Solid 65/100 |
| 5 | Morning Creek Elementary Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 40.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Bernardo Heights Middle Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 35.1% | Solid 61/100 |
Schools in 92128 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 92128
- 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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