Below Average
#8404 of 9,539 schools in CA
Valley Center Prep
School · Valley Center-pauma Unified · Valley Center, CA
A Valley Center-pauma Unified school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28751-U Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Center Prep score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Center Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,602
Median home value
$779,500
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Valley Center-pauma Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Center Prep is listed in Valley Center-Pauma Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Center Prep
Valley Center Prep is a public school in Valley Center, CA, part of Valley Center-pauma Unified, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,404 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Center Prep
What grades does Valley Center Prep serve?
Valley Center Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Center Prep?
Valley Center Prep has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Prep is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Center Prep rank in CA?
Valley Center Prep ranks #8,404 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Center Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Center Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Valley Center Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Center Prep has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Center Prep a charter school?
No, Valley Center Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Center Prep a Title I school?
No, Valley Center Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Center Prep?
64.1% of students at Valley Center Prep 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 751-0455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92082)
- 20,596
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 92082; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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