Schools in 92054 — Oceanside, California
92054 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.9 — 9.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.4 to 50.1, a 40.7-point spread.
How 92054 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oceanside High with a Scope Score of 50 and 11.3% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92054. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92054 averages 33.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92054 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92054
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92054 is classified as On the Rise — 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
All schools in 92054
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside High Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Palmquist Elementary Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 17.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | South Oceanside Elementary Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Lincoln Middle Oceanside Unified On the Rise | 10.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Pablo Tac School of the Arts Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Surfside Academy Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Surfside High (Continuation) Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 92054 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 92054
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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