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Schools in 92084 — Vista, California

92084 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.7 — 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.5 to 50.0, a 37.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.5
12.5 – 50.0
Avg Exceeded %
10.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92084 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vista High with a Scope Score of 50 and 6.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92084. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92084 averages 23.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92084 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92084
92084Vista7Developing
33.7/100
92083Vista8Developing
34.2/100
+0.5
92082Valley Center5Developing
34.2/100
+0.5
92078San Marcos7Solid
57.9/100
+24.2

School archetypes in 92084

1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92084

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista High
Vista Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
50/100
2Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science,
Vista Unified Building Momentum
21.4%Developing
45/100
3Monte Vista Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
40/100
4Vista Springs Charter
SBE - Vista Springs Charter Culture First
18.8%Developing
37/100
5Foothill Oak Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
26/100
6Maryland Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
26/100
7Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Vista Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100

Schools in 92084 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 92084

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.7/100, which is 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.8% 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 Vista High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 6.6% 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 33.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.5 to 50.0, a 37.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Vista?
Vista has 7 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.