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6.0 avg / 10

Oceanside Unified School District

School District · Oceanside, California

Students: 15,297
Teachers (FTE): 681
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

23

14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,136

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#411 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,136

+$489 vs California median

District size

15,297 students

Much larger than California median

About Oceanside Unified

Oceanside Unified is a Oceanside, California school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 15,297 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. The district invests $18,136 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Oceanside Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Libby Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Oceanside Unified students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Oceanside Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.7%
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ELA Proficiency 39.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Oceanside Unified with test data.

District Details

City
Oceanside
Total Enrollment
15,297
Teachers (FTE)
681
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oceanside Unified?

Oceanside Unified has 23 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Oceanside Unified?

The average composite rating for Oceanside Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oceanside Unified?

Oceanside Unified spends $18,136 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oceanside Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oceanside Unified is 22.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oceanside Unified?

Libby Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oceanside Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Oceanside Unified?

Across schools in Oceanside Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oceanside Unified compare to other districts in California?

Oceanside Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
30.7%
ELA Proficiency
39.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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