Schools in 92120 — San Diego, California: 92120 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
92120 has 7 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 60.3/100 — 19.4 points above the state average of 40.9 (a state average weighted to 92120's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.4 to 70.6, a 40.3-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92120 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Henry High with a Scope Score of 71 and 32.7% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 37.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.0%, itself weighted to 92120's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 92120's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 4 schools in 92120 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92120 averages 14.0%, below the state average of 18.7%, weighted to 92120's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92120 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92120 | San Diego | — | 7 | 60.3/100 | — |
| 92115 | San Diego | 2.4 | 12 | 33.6/100 | -26.8 |
| 92119 | San Diego | 2.6 | 4 | 57.0/100 | -3.3 |
| 92124 | San Diego | 2.7 | 8 | 50.4/100 | -9.9 |
| 92116 | San Diego | 3.5 | 5 | 39.4/100 | -20.9 |
| 91942 | La Mesa | 3.6 | 5 | 40.2/100 | -20.1 |
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
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dailard Elementary San Diego Unified | 47.1% | 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100 |
| 2 | Hearst Elementary San Diego Unified | 48.1% | 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100 |
| 3 | Marvin Elementary San Diego Unified | 48.7% | 90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100 |
| 4 | Foster Elementary San Diego Unified | 17.6% | 36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnolia Science Academy San Diego San Diego Unified | 36.6% | 91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100 |
| 2 | Lewis Middle San Diego Unified | 31.6% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry High San Diego Unified | 32.7% | 88th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100 |
Schools in 92120 on the map
Open these schools 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