Schools in 92008 — Carlsbad, California: 92008 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92008 has 10 ranked schools in Carlsbad, averaging a Scope Score of 57.0/100 — 12.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.7 to 77.7, a 45.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92008 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Kelly Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 51.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92008. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92008 averages 17.8%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92008 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92008 | Carlsbad | 10 | Solid 57.0/100 | — |
| 92009 | Carlsbad | 10 | Strong 70.5/100 | +13.5 |
| 92004 | Borrego Springs | 3 | Developing 36.4/100 | -20.6 |
| 92003 | Bonsall | 3 | Developing 45.0/100 | -12.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92008
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92008 is classified as 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 92008
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 51.0% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Magnolia Elementary Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around | 45.3% | Solid 69/100 |
| 3 | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 38.1% | Solid 68/100 |
| 4 | Carlsbad High Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around | 34.9% | Solid 63/100 |
| 5 | Calavera Hills Elementary Carlsbad Unified Solid Base | 37.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Hope Elementary Carlsbad Unified Solid Base | 39.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 7 | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad Unified Growth Engine | 22.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 8 | Jefferson Elementary Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Valley Middle Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad Village Academy Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 92008 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology