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Schools in 92129 — San Diego, California: 92129 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

92129 has 12 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 71.7/100 — 26.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 62.7 to 82.0, a 19.2-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
71.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.2
62.7 – 82.0
Avg Exceeded %
48.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92129 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Rolling Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 58.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 48.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 92129 averages 8.7%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92129 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92129
92129San Diego12Strong
71.7/100
92128San Diego6Solid
63.6/100
-8.1
92130San Diego11Strong
80.6/100
+8.9
92127San Diego10Strong
71.8/100
+0.1
92131San Diego6Strong
74.7/100
+3.0
92126San Diego10Solid
55.2/100
-16.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92129

6 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92129 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 92129

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rolling Hills Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
58.4%Strong
82/100
2Deer Canyon Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
61.1%Strong
78/100
3Mesa Verde Middle
Poway Unified High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
76/100
4Adobe Bluffs Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
59.6%Strong
76/100
5Westview High
Poway Unified High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
75/100
6Sundance Elementary
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
41.4%Strong
73/100
7Park Village Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
57.8%Strong
72/100
8Los Penasquitos Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
47.0%Solid
67/100
9Canyon View Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
49.0%Solid
67/100
10Sunset Hills Elementary
Poway Unified Growth Engine
41.7%Solid
67/100
11Mt. Carmel High
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
35.3%Solid
64/100
12Black Mountain Middle
Poway Unified Building Momentum
33.7%Solid
63/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schools in 92129Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92129 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 92129

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 92129 (San Diego) good?
92129 has 12 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 71.7/100 — 26.8 points above the state average. 48.8% 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 92129?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92129 is Rolling Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 58.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92129 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92129 average a Scope Score of 71.7/100 — 26.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 48.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92129?
Zip code 92129 has 12 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.