Schools in 92009 — Carlsbad, California: 92009 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92009 has 10 ranked schools in Carlsbad, averaging a Scope Score of 70.5/100 — 25.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 61.9 to 78.2, a 16.3-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92009 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pacific Rim Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 60.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 49.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 4.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92009. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92009 averages 9.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92009 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92009 | Carlsbad | 10 | Strong 70.5/100 | — |
| 92008 | Carlsbad | 10 | Solid 57.0/100 | -13.5 |
| 92004 | Borrego Springs | 3 | Developing 36.4/100 | -34.0 |
| 92003 | Bonsall | 3 | Developing 45.0/100 | -25.5 |
| 92019 | El Cajon | 12 | Developing 37.0/100 | -33.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92009
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92009
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Rim Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 60.1% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 78/100 |
| 3 | El Camino Creek Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling | 53.4% | Strong 77/100 |
| 4 | Aviara Oaks Elementary Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling | 54.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 5 | La Costa Heights Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 46.5% | Strong 74/100 |
| 6 | La Costa Meadows Elementary San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 43.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 7 | Poinsettia Elementary Carlsbad Unified Building Momentum | 56.2% | Solid 65/100 |
| 8 | Carrillo Elementary San Marcos Unified Solid Base | 44.2% | Solid 64/100 |
| 9 | La Costa Canyon High San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around | 32.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 10 | Mission Estancia Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Solid Base | 44.5% | Solid 62/100 |
Schools in 92009 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