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Carlsbad · 92008

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Kelly ElementaryCarlsbad HighMagnolia ElementaryBuena Vista ElementaryCalavera Hills ElementaryHope ElementaryCalavera Hills MiddleJefferson ElementaryValley MiddleCarlsbad Village Academy92008N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

92008 at a glance

92008 (Carlsbad) has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools2Middle schools2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 58.8/100 · range 41.2–74.1

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 43.3/100 · range 37.0–49.5

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 69.8/100 · range 69.8–69.8

Explore ZIP codes near 92008

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92054Oceanside62.8 mi
92056Oceanside74.2 mi
92083Vista115.3 mi
92057Oceanside125.6 mi
92058Oceanside85.6 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Strong All-Around 2Solid Base 2Building Momentum 2High Ceiling 1Growth Engine 1On the Rise 1
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Schools in 92008

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Elementary schools in 92008 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling
51.0%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
Magnolia Elementary
Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad Unified Growth Engine
38.1%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
Calavera Hills Elementary
Carlsbad Unified Solid Base
37.8%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
Hope Elementary
Carlsbad Unified Solid Base
39.6%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Jefferson Elementary
Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum
25.1%62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100

Middle schools in 92008 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Calavera Hills Middle
Carlsbad Unified On the Rise
22.5%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Valley Middle
Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum
21.8%52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100

High schools in 92008 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad Unified Strong All-Around
34.9%87th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
Carlsbad Village Academy
Carlsbad Unified continuation high school
11.1%93rd percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 34/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92008?
This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in 92008 (Carlsbad) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92008?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Kelly Elementary (74/100). Middle: Calavera Hills Middle (50/100). High: Carlsbad High (70/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92008 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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