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Schools in 92128 — San Diego, California: 92128 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

92128 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 63.6/100 — 18.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 58.0 to 70.1, a 12.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
63.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.1
58.0 – 70.1
Avg Exceeded %
40.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92128 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Creekside Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 52.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Schools in 92128 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92128 averages 10.2%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92128 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92128
92128San Diego6Solid
63.6/100
92127San Diego10Strong
71.8/100
+8.2
92129San Diego12Strong
71.7/100
+8.1
92126San Diego10Solid
55.2/100
-8.4
92130San Diego11Strong
80.6/100
+17.0
92131San Diego6Strong
74.7/100
+11.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92128

3 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92128 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92128

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Creekside Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
70/100
2Highland Ranch Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
39.5%Solid
68/100
3Rancho Bernardo High
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
34.7%Solid
63/100
4Shoal Creek Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
40.9%Solid
62/100
5Bernardo Heights Middle
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
35.1%Solid
60/100
6Morning Creek Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
40.6%Solid
58/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92128Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92128 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 92128

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 92128 (San Diego) good?
92128 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 63.6/100 — 18.8 points above the state average. 40.5% 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 92128?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92128 is Creekside Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 52.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92128 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92128 average a Scope Score of 63.6/100 — 18.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 40.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92128?
Zip code 92128 has 6 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.