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Schools in 92127 — San Diego, California: 92127 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

92127 has 10 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 71.4/100 — 29.5 points above the state average of 41.9 (a state average weighted to 92127's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 45.8 to 85.9, a 40.1-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92127 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Del Norte High with a Scope Score of 86 and 51.8% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 48.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.6%, itself weighted to 92127's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 92127's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +80 scale-score points across 7 schools in 92127 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 92127 averages 9.2%, below the state average of 18.9%, weighted to 92127's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92127 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92127
92127San Diego1071.4/100
92129San Diego3.51270.7/100-0.7
92128San Diego3.7661.9/100-9.5
92067Rancho Santa Fe4.9376.6/100+5.2
92064Poway5.41250.8/100-20.6
92025Escondido6.41040.6/100-30.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92127

5 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 92127

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range45.8 – 85.9
40.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (7)

avg 70.7/1007 ranked elementary schools6 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Willow Grove Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
56.8%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
2Design 39 Campus
Poway Unified High Ceiling
55.2%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100
3Stone Ranch Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
56.5%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100
4Monterey Ridge Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
61.9%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
5Del Sur Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
53.1%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
6Westwood Elementary
Poway Unified Solid Base
49.0%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
7Turtleback Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
30.7%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 75.7/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Oak Valley Middle
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
49.0%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100

High Schools (2)

avg 71.7/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Del Norte High
Poway Unified High Ceiling
51.8%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 86/100
2Poway to Palomar Middle College High
Poway Unified Building Momentum
22.2%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schools in 92127Methodology · Explore all schools

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 92127

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 92127 (San Diego) good?
92127 has 10 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 71.4/100 — 29.5 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92127's own mix of school levels. 48.6% 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 92127?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92127 is Del Norte High with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 51.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92127 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92127 average a Scope Score of 71.4/100 — 29.5 points above the state average of 41.9, a state average weighted to zip code 92127's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 48.6% vs. 20.6% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92127?
Zip code 92127 has 10 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.