Schools in 92109 — San Diego, California: 92109 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92109 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 57.2/100 — 12.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.0 to 66.3, a 24.3-point spread.
How 92109 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Barnard Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 46.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 37.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 14.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92109. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92109 averages 15.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92109 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92109 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92109 | San Diego | 6 | Solid 57.2/100 | — |
| 92110 | San Diego | 4 | Solid 51.2/100 | -6.0 |
| 92111 | San Diego | 21 | Developing 42.3/100 | -15.0 |
| 92106 | San Diego | 8 | Developing 44.9/100 | -12.4 |
| 92105 | San Diego | 14 | Developing 37.1/100 | -20.1 |
| 92113 | San Diego | 14 | Needs Support 27.8/100 | -29.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92109
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All schools in 92109
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 46.2% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Mission Bay High San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 39.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Sessions Elementary San Diego Unified Solid Base | 33.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Pacific Beach Middle San Diego Unified Solid Base | 43.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Pacific Beach Elementary San Diego Unified Solid Base | 33.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 6 | Crown Point Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 29.0% | Developing 42/100 |
Schools in 92109 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