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#8702 of 9,539 schools in CA
Surfside Academy
School · Oceanside Unified · Oceanside, CA
An Oceanside Unified school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1125 South Ditmar St., Oceanside, CA 92054
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Surfside Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Surfside Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oceanside), 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
$76,974
Median home value
$851,100
Median rent
$1,847/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Seaside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Pacific View CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Audeo Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Coastal Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,876 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oceanside Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Surfside Academy is listed in Oceanside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surfside Academy
Surfside Academy is a public school in Oceanside, CA, part of Oceanside Unified, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,702 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surfside Academy
What grades does Surfside Academy serve?
Surfside Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Surfside Academy?
Surfside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surfside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Surfside Academy is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surfside Academy rank in CA?
Surfside Academy ranks #8,702 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Surfside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Surfside Academy 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 Surfside Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surfside Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Surfside Academy a charter school?
No, Surfside Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surfside Academy a Title I school?
No, Surfside Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surfside Academy?
71.1% of students at Surfside Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (760) 901-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92054)
- 37,546
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 92054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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