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San Diego · 92120

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Henry HighDailard ElementaryHearst ElementaryMagnolia Science Academy San DiegoMarvin ElementaryLewis MiddleFoster Elementary92120N ↑
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92120 at a glance

92120 (San Diego) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

4Elementary schools2Middle schools1High school
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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4 comparable schools · average 57.8/100 · range 30.4–68.6

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 60.2/100 · range 55.8–64.7

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 70.6/100 · range 70.6–70.6

Explore ZIP codes near 92120

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92115San Diego122.4 mi
92119San Diego42.6 mi
92124San Diego82.7 mi
92116San Diego53.5 mi
91942La Mesa53.6 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 2Growth Engine 2Building Momentum 2Solid Base 1
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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 92120

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Elementary schools in 92120 · 4 schools

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Dailard Elementary
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
47.1%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
Hearst Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
48.1%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Marvin Elementary
San Diego Unified Solid Base
48.7%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
Foster Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
17.6%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100

Middle schools in 92120 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
36.6%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Lewis Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
31.6%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100

High schools in 92120 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Henry High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
32.7%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
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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 92120?
This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 92120 (San Diego) 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 92120?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Dailard Elementary (69/100). Middle: Magnolia Science Academy San Diego (65/100). High: Henry High (71/100). 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 92120 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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