Schools in 92120 — San Diego, California: 92120 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92120 has 7 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 62.2/100 — 17.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.6 to 72.0, a 35.4-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92120 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dailard Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 47.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 37.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92120 averages 14.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92120 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92120 | San Diego | 7 | Solid 62.2/100 | — |
| 92119 | San Diego | 4 | Solid 61.0/100 | -1.2 |
| 92118 | Coronado | 4 | Solid 61.9/100 | -0.2 |
| 92122 | San Diego | 5 | Solid 62.9/100 | +0.7 |
| 92117 | San Diego | 16 | Developing 48.7/100 | -13.5 |
| 92123 | San Diego | 12 | Developing 43.3/100 | -18.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92120
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92120 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 92120
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dailard Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 47.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Hearst Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 48.1% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | Marvin Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 48.7% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Magnolia Science Academy San Diego San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 36.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Henry High San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 32.7% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Lewis Middle San Diego Unified Growth Engine | 31.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 7 | Foster Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 37/100 |
Schools in 92120 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