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Schools in 92129 — San Diego, California

92129 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.2 — 30.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 62.3 to 82.3, a 20.0-point spread. 10 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
74.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.0
62.3 – 82.3
Avg Exceeded %
48.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92129 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Westview High with a Scope Score of 82 and 50.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 48.8% 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 92129 averages 8.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92129 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92129
92129San Diego12Strong
74.2/100
92128San Diego6Solid
66.5/100
-7.7
92130San Diego11Strong
82.9/100
+8.7
92127San Diego10Strong
73.7/100
-0.5
92131San Diego6Strong
78.7/100
+4.5
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
-18.0

School archetypes in 92129

6 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92129 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 92129

#SchoolExceededScore
1Westview High
Poway Unified High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
82/100
2Rolling Hills Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
58.4%Strong
81/100
3Deer Canyon Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
61.1%Strong
79/100
4Adobe Bluffs Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
59.6%Strong
79/100
5Mesa Verde Middle
Poway Unified High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
79/100
6Park Village Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
57.8%Strong
76/100
7Mt. Carmel High
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
35.3%Strong
74/100
8Sundance Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
41.4%Strong
71/100
9Canyon View Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
49.0%Solid
70/100
10Sunset Hills Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
41.7%Solid
69/100
11Los Penasquitos Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
47.0%Solid
68/100
12Black Mountain Middle
Poway Unified Building Momentum
33.7%Solid
62/100

Schools in 92129 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 92129

  • 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 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 74.2/100, which is 30.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.8% 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 Westview High with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 50.1% 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 74.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (30.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 62.3 to 82.3, a 20.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 12 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.