Schools in 92104 — San Diego, California: 92104 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92104 has 3 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 58.0/100 — 13.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 43.0 to 76.6, a 33.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92104 schools perform
The top-ranked school is McKinley Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 52.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 5.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92104. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92104 averages 17.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92104 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92104 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92104 | San Diego | 3 | Solid 58.0/100 | — |
| 92103 | San Diego | 5 | Solid 50.8/100 | -7.1 |
| 92105 | San Diego | 14 | Developing 37.1/100 | -20.8 |
| 92102 | San Diego | 12 | Developing 31.9/100 | -26.0 |
| 92106 | San Diego | 8 | Developing 44.9/100 | -13.1 |
| 92101 | San Diego | 8 | Developing 35.0/100 | -23.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92104
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92104 is classified as On the Rise — 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 92104
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKinley Elementary San Diego Unified High Ceiling | 52.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Jefferson Elementary San Diego Unified Solid Base | 37.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Edison Elementary San Diego Unified On the Rise | 27.8% | Developing 43/100 |
Schools in 92104 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