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.
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
School archetypes in 92129
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westview High Poway Unified High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Rolling Hills Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 58.4% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Deer Canyon Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 61.1% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Adobe Bluffs Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 59.6% | Strong 79/100 |
| 5 | Mesa Verde Middle Poway Unified High Ceiling | 50.5% | Strong 79/100 |
| 6 | Park Village Elementary Poway Unified High Ceiling | 57.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 7 | Mt. Carmel High Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 35.3% | Strong 74/100 |
| 8 | Sundance Elementary Poway Unified Strong All-Around | 41.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 9 | Canyon View Elementary Poway Unified Building Momentum | 49.0% | Solid 70/100 |
| 10 | Sunset Hills Elementary Poway Unified Growth Engine | 41.7% | Solid 69/100 |
| 11 | Los Penasquitos Elementary Poway Unified Growth Engine | 47.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 12 | Black 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
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