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Schools in 92154 — San Diego, California

92154 has 16 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — 2.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.3 to 57.8, a 33.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.5
24.3 – 57.8
Avg Exceeded %
14.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

How 92154 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Montgomery Senior High with a Scope Score of 58 and 14.3% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92154 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92154 averages 22.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.

School archetypes in 92154

6 On the Rise1 Growth Engine9 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 7 schools in 92154 are classified as On the Rise (6) 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 92154

#SchoolExceededScore
1Montgomery Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
14.3%Solid
58/100
2Southwest Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
9.6%Solid
56/100
3San Ysidro High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
12.8%Solid
54/100
4Nestor Language Academy Charter
South Bay Union Growth Engine
23.4%Solid
54/100
5Ocean View Hills
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
32.5%Solid
53/100
6Vista Del Mar
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
43/100
7Silver Wing Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary On the Rise
15.5%Developing
43/100
8Launch Virtual Academy
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
41/100
9Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary On the Rise
10.4%Developing
40/100
10Emory Elementary
South Bay Union On the Rise
14.8%Developing
38/100
11Los Altos Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
37/100
12Howard Pence Elementary
South Bay Union On the Rise
7.1%Developing
36/100
13Sunnyslope Elementary
South Bay Union On the Rise
10.7%Developing
33/100
14Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
32/100
15Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
South Bay Union On the Rise
5.2%Needs Support
25/100
16Teofilo Mendoza
South Bay Union Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 92154 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 92154

  • 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 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.8/100, which is 2.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 14.2% 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 Montgomery Senior High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 14.3% 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 41.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 14.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.3 to 57.8, a 33.5-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 16 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.