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Schools in 92008 — Carlsbad, California

92008 has 6 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 60.6 — 15.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 49.8 to 69.5, a 19.6-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92008 schools perform

Carlsbad 92008's 6 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 60.6 — 15.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Kelly Elementary with a composite of 69.5 and 51.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92008, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.

Chronic absenteeism across 92008 averages 12.1%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
60.6
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
19.6
49.8 – 69.5
Avg Exceeded %
39.5%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
6
With composite scores

How 92008 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92008
92008 Carlsbad 6 60.6
92009 Carlsbad 9 67.8 +7.2

All schools in 92008

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 69.5 51.1% 79.7% 8.5% 0.4%
2 Magnolia Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 67.3 45.3% 78.4% 7.9% 1.2%
3 Hope Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 61.6 39.4% 71.3% 10.8% 0.0%
4 Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 60.1 38.3% 69.0% 14.3% 1.0%
5 Calavera Hills Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 55.4 37.7% 66.3% 10.2% 1.3%
6 Jefferson Elementary
Carlsbad Unified
San Diego 49.8 25.1% 50.2% 21.1% 0.8%

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