Schools in 92082 — Valley Center, California
92082 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.2 — 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.1 to 54.0, a 31.8-point spread.
How 92082 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valley Center High with a Scope Score of 54 and 11.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92082 averages 32.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92082 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92082
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92082 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 92082
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Center High Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Lilac Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Valley Center Elementary Valley Center-Pauma Unified On the Rise | 10.1% | Developing 30/100 |
| 4 | Oak Glen High Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 5 | Valley Center Middle Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 92082 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 92082
- 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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