Best High Schools in 92117, CA

High schools
3
Students
2,948
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 92117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mission Bay High

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students

2. Clairemont High

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students

3. Madison High

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

Best Middle Schools in 92117, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,247
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 92117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pacific Beach Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

2. Marston Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

3. Innovation Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students

4. Creative Performing And Media Arts

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 92117, CA

Elementary schools
15
Students
3,251
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 92117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Holmes Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students

2. Bay Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students

3. Sequoia Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 161 Students

4. Field Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students

5. Hawthorne Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students

6. Toler Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students

7. Cadman Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 176 Students

8. Crown Point Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students

9. Alcott Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students

10. Whitman Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 89 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 92117, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

92117, CA has a total population of 51,067 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 92117, CA

9,107

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92117, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

27.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92117, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92117, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,160 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 92117, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 92117, CA

How many schools are in 92117, CA?

92117, CA has 26 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,107 students in total.

How do schools in 92117 perform on state tests?

On average, 26 schools in 92117 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 92117 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92117?

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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