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Schools in 92120 — San Diego, California

92120 has 4 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 59.2 — 13.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 38.6 to 67.1, a 28.5-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92120 schools perform

San Diego 92120's 4 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 59.2 — 13.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Hearst Elementary with a composite of 67.1 and 47.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92120, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.

Chronic absenteeism across 92120 averages 14.4%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
59.2
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
28.5
38.6 – 67.1
Avg Exceeded %
40.3%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
4
With composite scores

How 92120 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92120
92120 San Diego 4 59.2
92119 San Diego 3 63.4 +4.3
92122 San Diego 3 62.2 +3.0
92117 San Diego 10 52.9 -6.3
92123 San Diego 6 44.5 -14.6
92116 San Diego 4 44.4 -14.8

All schools in 92120

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Hearst Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 67.1 47.9% 78.3% 9.7% 0.7%
2 Dailard Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 66.0 47.1% 76.2% 8.4% 0.3%
3 Marvin Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 65.0 48.6% 77.5% 10.5% 0.4%
4 Foster Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 38.6 17.4% 37.2% 28.8% 1.6%

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