Schools in 92069 — San Marcos, California: 92069 schools average 3.2 points above the state — but the range is 45.0 points wide.
92069 has 10 ranked schools in San Marcos, averaging a Scope Score of 48.0/100 — 3.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.2 to 72.3, a 45.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92069 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92069 averages 18.3%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92069 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92069 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92069 | San Marcos | 10 | Developing 48.0/100 | — |
| 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe | 3 | Strong 77.9/100 | +29.9 |
| 92071 | Santee | 10 | Solid 52.2/100 | +4.1 |
| 92065 | Ramona | 10 | Developing 37.1/100 | -10.9 |
| 92064 | Poway | 12 | Solid 54.6/100 | +6.5 |
| 92078 | San Marcos | 11 | Solid 54.3/100 | +6.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92069
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92069 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 92069
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paloma Elementary San Marcos Unified Strong All-Around | 45.5% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos Unified Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Richland Elementary San Marcos Unified Solid Base | 38.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Mission Hills High San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 18.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Twin Oaks Elementary San Marcos Unified Growth Engine | 19.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 6 | Woodland Park Middle San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 19.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Twin Oaks High San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 0.7% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Foothills High San Marcos Unified Culture First | 8.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | San Marcos Middle San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 92069 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