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#8728 of 9,539 schools in CA

Major General Raymond Murray High

High School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA

A Vista Unified high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 47.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.8 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-24.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$17,647
Chronic Absenteeism96%

Students at Major General Raymond Murray High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency2%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 10 years
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Major General Raymond Murray High 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Haven YfsPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.0 mi19Compare →
North County Trade Tech HighCharter · enrollment unverified8.49–121.0 mi133Compare →
West Coast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–121.4 mi39Compare →
SiatechCharter · enrollment unverified4.610–121.5 mi1,080Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#26 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

Major General Raymond Murray High is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Major General Raymond Murray High

Major General Raymond Murray High is a public high school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 200 students in grades 10th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,728 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Major General Raymond Murray High

What grades does Major General Raymond Murray High serve?

Major General Raymond Murray High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Major General Raymond Murray High?

Major General Raymond Murray High has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Major General Raymond Murray High?

The student-teacher ratio at Major General Raymond Murray High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Major General Raymond Murray High rank in CA?

Major General Raymond Murray High ranks #8,728 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Major General Raymond Murray High's MySchoolScout rating?

Major General Raymond Murray High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Major General Raymond Murray High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Major General Raymond Murray High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Major General Raymond Murray High a charter school?

No, Major General Raymond Murray High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Major General Raymond Murray High a Title I school?

No, Major General Raymond Murray High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Major General Raymond Murray High?

77.0% of students at Major General Raymond Murray High 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
96.0%
4-Year Graduation
47.0%
Area population (ZIP 92084)
49,533
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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