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Oceanside Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,839 students in Oceanside Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oceanside Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
15,839 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
677 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Oceanside Unified School District, which is ranked #958 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#951 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
41 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
671 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,500 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
55%
# Black Students
616 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
3,410 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
22%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
280 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,299 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,494
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,211
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,144
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,215
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,085
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,166
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,132
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,215
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,135
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,207
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,279
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,204
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,352
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,188 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$276 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$256 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,438
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,188
$19,787
Best Oceanside Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
North Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Santa Rosa Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Carnes Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Palmquist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1999 Ca St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4575 Douglas Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #77.
Stuart Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Yamanaka Way
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
El Camino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,637 students
Rank: #99.
South Oceanside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 S. Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Nichols Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1111.
Oceanside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,907 students
Rank: #1212.
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 S. Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1313.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1414.
Libby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 W. Redondo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Ca St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1616.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1717.
Louise Foussat Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Pala Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1818.
Del Rio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 N. River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1919.
Pablo Tac School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2020.
Mission Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2121.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2323.
Surfside High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 S. Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Grades: 12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,839 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District is ranked #958 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside Unified School District?
60% of Oceanside Unified School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oceanside Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,188 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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