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Schools in 92173 — San Ysidro, California

92173 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.9 — 13.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.5 to 41.9, a 21.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
29.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.4
20.5 – 41.9
Avg Exceeded %
10.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92173 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sunset Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 19.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92173 averages 33.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

School archetypes in 92173

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92173 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 92173

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sunset Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
42/100
2La Mirada Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary On the Rise
8.8%Developing
33/100
3George Nicoloff Elementary
South Bay Union Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
29/100
4Willow Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
26/100
5Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro Elementary Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 92173 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 92173

  • 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 Ysidro good?
San Ysidro's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.9/100, which is 13.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.1% 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 Ysidro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Ysidro is Sunset Elementary with a Scope Score of 42/100 and 19.3% 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 Ysidro schools compare to the state average?
San Ysidro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 29.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.5 to 41.9, a 21.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Ysidro?
San Ysidro has 5 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.

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