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Best Schools in 91942, CA
91942, CA has 29 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 18,342 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 91942 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 91942, CA
The top high schools in 91942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2607 Students
2. West Hills High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
3. Grossmont High
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Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students
4. Mount Miguel High
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Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1480 Students
Best Middle Schools in 91942, CA
The top middle schools in 91942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
2. La Mesa Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1052 Students
3. Pershing Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
4. Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
5. Spring Valley Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 91942, CA
The top elementary schools in 91942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hearst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
2. Murray Manor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
3. Murdock Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students
4. Lemon Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
5. Gage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
6. Maryland Avenue Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
7. La Mesa Dale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
8. Rolando Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
9. Northmont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
10. Vista La Mesa Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Lemon Grove • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 91942, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
91942, CA has a total population of 40,425 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 91942, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 91942, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 91942, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 91942, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 91942, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 91942, CA
How many schools are in 91942, CA?
91942, CA has 29 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 18,342 students in total.
How do schools in 91942 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 91942 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 91942 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 91942?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 35%
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