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Schools in 92124 — San Diego, California: 92124 schools average 8.8 points above the state — but the range is 30.4 points wide.

92124 has 8 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 8.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 38.5 to 68.9, a 30.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
53.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.4
38.5 – 68.9
Avg Exceeded %
28.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92124 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Kumeyaay Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 43.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 92124 averages 15.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92124 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92124
92124San Diego8Solid
53.6/100
92123San Diego12Developing
43.3/100
-10.3
92122San Diego5Solid
62.9/100
+9.2
92126San Diego10Solid
55.2/100
+1.5
92127San Diego10Strong
71.8/100
+18.1
92120San Diego7Solid
62.2/100
+8.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92124

2 Strong All-Around2 Solid Base1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92124 is classified as Growth Engine — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92124

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kumeyaay Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
69/100
2De Portola Middle
San Diego Unified Solid Base
36.5%Solid
62/100
3Vista Grande Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
34.2%Solid
60/100
4Tierrasanta Elementary
San Diego Unified Solid Base
38.3%Solid
57/100
5Canyon Hills High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Solid
56/100
6Farb Middle
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
17.8%Developing
48/100
7Miller Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Developing
39/100
8Hancock Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
39/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92124Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92124 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92124

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92124 (San Diego) good?
92124 has 8 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 8.8 points above the state average. 28.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92124?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92124 is Kumeyaay Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 43.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92124 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92124 average a Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 8.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 28.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92124?
Zip code 92124 has 8 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.