Below Average
#8389 of 9,539 schools in CA
Madison Middle
Middle School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA
A Vista Unified middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,410
Median home value
$745,800
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calavera Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Audeo Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Vista Innovation and Design AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 804 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vista Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Middle is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Middle
Madison Middle is a public middle school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,389 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Middle
What grades does Madison Middle serve?
Madison Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Middle rank in CA?
Madison Middle ranks #8,389 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Madison Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Madison Middle a charter school?
No, Madison Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Middle a Title I school?
No, Madison Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Middle?
59.0% of students at Madison Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (760) 940-0176
- Area population (ZIP 92084)
- 49,533
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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