Top Rankings
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,700 students in Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,700 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, which is ranked #1534 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1520 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
8%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
63%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,480 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,677
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,480
$18,396
Best Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lilac
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30109 Lilac Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Valley Center High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31322 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Valley Center Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Gr: 3-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28751-u Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28102 North Lake Wohlford Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Pauma Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33158 Cole Grade Rd.
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
(760) 742-3741
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
(760) 742-3741
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Oak Glen High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14172 West Oak Glen Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
14249 Fruitvale Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Gr: K-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District?
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,700 students.
What is the rank of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District?
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is ranked #1534 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District?
63% of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District?
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,480 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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