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Schools in 92083 — Vista, California

92083 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.2 — 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.4 to 61.2, a 50.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.8
10.4 – 61.2
Avg Exceeded %
14.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92083 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology with a Scope Score of 61 and 39.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92083. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92083 averages 23.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92083 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92083
92083Vista8Developing
34.2/100
92082Valley Center5Developing
34.2/100
+0.0
92084Vista7Developing
33.7/100
-0.5
92078San Marcos7Solid
57.9/100
+23.7

School archetypes in 92083

1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92083 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 92083

#SchoolExceededScore
1Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Vista Unified Strong All-Around
39.2%Solid
61/100
2Breeze Hill Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
23.7%Developing
43/100
3Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
37/100
4Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
33/100
5Grapevine Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
32/100
6Hannalei Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
30/100
7Bobier Elementary
Vista Unified On the Rise
5.0%Needs Support
27/100
8Major General Raymond Murray High
Vista Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

Schools in 92083 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 92083

  • 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 Vista good?
Vista's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.2/100, which is 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.1% 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 Vista?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Vista is Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 39.2% 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 Vista schools compare to the state average?
Vista elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.4 to 61.2, a 50.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Vista?
Vista has 8 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.