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.
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
School archetypes in 92056
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empresa Elementary Vista Unified Solid Base | 36.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Lake Elementary Vista Unified Culture First | 25.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | T.H.E Leadership Academy Vista Unified On the Rise | 18.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Mission Meadows Elementary Vista Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 18.5% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Madison 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
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