Schools in 92082 — Valley Center, California: 8 schools. Average score 13.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92082 has 8 ranked schools in Valley Center, averaging a Scope Score of 31.6/100 — 13.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.8 to 49.2, a 31.4-point spread.
How 92082 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valley Center High with a Scope Score of 49 and 11.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92082 averages 28.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92082 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92082 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92082 | Valley Center | 8 | Developing 31.6/100 | — |
| 92083 | Vista | 13 | Developing 40.0/100 | +8.4 |
| 92084 | Vista | 8 | Developing 33.6/100 | +1.9 |
| 92078 | San Marcos | 11 | Solid 54.3/100 | +22.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Center High Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Lilac Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Valley Center Prep Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Valley Center Elementary Valley Center-Pauma Unified On the Rise | 10.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Valley Center Middle Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 6 | All Tribes Elementary Charter Warner Unified Culture First | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 7 | Oak Glen High Valley Center-Pauma Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 8 | All Tribes Charter Warner Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
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.
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