Valley Center-Pauma Unified


Summary:

The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District serves 8 schools in the local area, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces some significant challenges, with many schools struggling with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The largest high school, Valley Center High, has a relatively high graduation rate but lags behind the state average in academic performance. In contrast, the smaller Valley Center Prep alternative school stands out with the highest English Language Arts proficiency in the district, though its Math scores are very low. At the elementary level, Lilac Elementary is a bright spot, with stronger academic performance than the district average.

Overall, the data reveals significant disparities between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, with chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage appearing to be major factors impacting student outcomes. Addressing these challenges, particularly at the middle and high school levels, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and equity across the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.

District Detail

 28751 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082-6599

 (760) 749-0464

SchoolDigger Rank:
1288th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,790

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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