Palmquist Elementary vs Buena Vista Elementary
Palmquist Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.0 out of 10. Palmquist Elementary is significantly larger with 525 students, about 1.8× the size of Buena Vista Elementary (288). In math proficiency, Buena Vista Elementary leads at 67.0%.
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Palmquist Elementary
Oceanside, CA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
525 students
Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad, CA
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
288 students
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| Metric | Palmquist Elementary | Buena Vista Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 26.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #7,706 of 9,557 | #7,080 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 26th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palmquist Elementary | Buena Vista Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Oceanside (92054) | Carlsbad (92009) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,974 | $162,128 |
| Median Home Value | $851,100 | $1,219,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,847 | $2,955 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 64.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 29 min |