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Schools in 92058 — Oceanside, California: 8 schools. Average score 2.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92058 has 8 ranked schools in Oceanside, averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.1 to 67.4, a 43.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.3
24.1 – 67.4
Avg Exceeded %
15.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92058 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 92058 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92058 averages 20.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92058 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92058
92058Oceanside8Developing
42.7/100
92057Oceanside12Developing
47.3/100
+4.6
92056Oceanside9Developing
43.6/100
+0.9
92054Oceanside7Developing
34.7/100
-8.0
92064Poway12Solid
54.6/100
+11.9
92065Ramona10Developing
37.1/100
-5.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92058

3 On the Rise1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92058 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92058

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
38.4%Solid
67/100
2Santa Margarita Elementary
Oceanside Unified Growth Engine
24.1%Solid
53/100
3North Terrace Elementary
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Solid
50/100
4Stuart Mesa Elementary
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
10.9%Developing
41/100
5Laurel Elementary
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
9.1%Developing
41/100
6Mission Elementary
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
35/100
7Louise Foussat Elementary
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
8.6%Needs Support
30/100
8Jefferson Middle
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
3.7%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92058Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92058 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 92058

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92058 (Oceanside) good?
92058 has 8 ranked schools in Oceanside, averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average. 15.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92058?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92058 is Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 38.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92058 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92058 average a Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 15.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92058?
Zip code 92058 has 8 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.