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Schools in 92056 — Oceanside, California

92056 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0 — 0.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 59.3, a 33.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.6
25.7 – 59.3
Avg Exceeded %
21.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92056 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Empresa Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 36.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92056 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92056 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92056
92056Oceanside6Developing
43.0/100
92057Oceanside11Developing
46.8/100
+3.8
92054Oceanside7Developing
33.9/100
-9.0
92058Oceanside8Developing
39.4/100
-3.6
92064Poway10Solid
58.9/100
+16.0
92065Ramona8Developing
36.8/100
-6.1

School archetypes in 92056

2 On the Rise1 Solid Base1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92056 are classified as On the Rise (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

All schools in 92056

#SchoolExceededScore
1Empresa Elementary
Vista Unified Solid Base
36.8%Solid
59/100
2Lake Elementary
Vista Unified Culture First
25.2%Solid
51/100
3T.H.E Leadership Academy
Vista Unified On the Rise
18.6%Developing
44/100
4Mission Meadows Elementary
Vista Unified On the Rise
17.9%Developing
41/100
5Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
18.5%Developing
37/100
6Madison Middle
Vista Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 92056 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 92056

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Oceanside good?
Oceanside's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.0/100, which is 0.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Oceanside?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oceanside is Empresa Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 36.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Oceanside schools compare to the state average?
Oceanside elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.8 points near). The exceeded rate averages 21.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 59.3, a 33.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Oceanside?
Oceanside has 6 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.