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Schools in 92131 — San Diego, California: 92131 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

92131 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 74.7/100 — 29.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 67.5 to 81.2, a 13.6-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
74.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.6
67.5 – 81.2
Avg Exceeded %
56.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92131 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Dingeman Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 68.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 56.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 5.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92131. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92131 averages 8.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92131 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92131
92131San Diego6Strong
74.7/100
92130San Diego11Strong
80.6/100
+5.9
92129San Diego12Strong
71.7/100
-3.0
92128San Diego6Solid
63.6/100
-11.1
92127San Diego10Strong
71.8/100
-2.9
92126San Diego10Solid
55.2/100
-19.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92131

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92131

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dingeman Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
68.8%Strong
81/100
2Scripps Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
62.0%Strong
80/100
3Scripps Ranch High
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
76/100
4Marshall Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
50.0%Strong
74/100
5Jerabek Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
56.8%Solid
70/100
6Miramar Ranch Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
48.2%Solid
68/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92131Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92131 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 92131

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 92131 (San Diego) good?
92131 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 74.7/100 — 29.9 points above the state average. 56.5% 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 92131?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92131 is Dingeman Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 68.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92131 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92131 average a Scope Score of 74.7/100 — 29.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 56.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92131?
Zip code 92131 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.