Madison Middle School
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: (760) 940-0176
Fax: (760) 940-2081
District: Vista Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 1158 students
Madison Middle School, a public school located in Oceanside, CA, serves grades 6-8 in the Vista Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Madison Middle School is a public school located in Oceanside, CA. 1158 students attend Madison Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: May 22, 2025
I am very surprised by the 4 star rating on this school. Both my kids have done really well here and both are happy. There must be an error in this rating.
Posted: March 7, 2025
Overall this school has had great communication with parents. It is a great community where people listen. Plenty of opportunities to meet with the administration and provide feedback. Feedback we know they listen to based on the actions taken.
Personally, our daughter (6th grade) has thrived. She loves her science teacher. The band program is phenomenal. Lots of before and after school clubs to participate in (our daughter is in Farm Club and Crochet Club).
There are lots of opportunities to become involved as a parent, if you so choose.
School and community are what you make of it.
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Posted: January 24, 2024
I am surprised this school only has a 4 rating. My son is a SPED student is doing great at Madison. He is getting a ton of support and the teachers are awesome. I feel like this school really prepares kids for high school. Also, the principal is amazing.
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Posted: April 1, 2020
It changed my life. I honestly can't be more thankful for the support and encouragement the teachers I've had gave me, and many opportunities were open for me and my future. I rate this school 5/5
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Posted: November 5, 2013
Common Core is in and advanced math is out! Now every student will take the same dumbed down math classes. Say goodbye to Algebra 1 on this campus. Interestingly, San Marcos Unified still offers advanced math classes for their middle school students, but Vista prefers to keep their students at the same low level. Parents should insist that pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 be brought back so that students have the same opportunity as students from other districts!
Posted: May 6, 2013
In my short life I've attended several schools across the country. Most schools had great teachers who were always willing to adjust to my level and pace of learning. Prior to moving to California, I had lived in Texas, where I had many doubts of the education system. I was not far off. I went from all Pre-AP courses to basic classes that made me feel like a regular student in Special Ed. (no offense). The teachers at Madison are very prejudice and play favorites. They are so open about it that it's no real surprise. Many of them are like cops; they feel high and mighty on their power trip and abuse it to make themselves feel better. They are bullies sometimes. The material in the math and science classes is from several grade levels ago. Perhaps it's slightly more elaborated, but it isn't any new concepts. Language Arts, likely due to my teacher Ms. Levin, is an actually enjoyable class sometimes. We debate our ideas about literature we read in class and really have good conversation. Other LA teachers are not this way, however. The social aspect of Madison is good. You get to spend time with friends a lot, but that isn't what school is about. Don't go to Madison Middle. -Student
Posted: June 4, 2012
Madison has great teachers. Basketaball has been a highlight for my daughter, coaches are passionate about the game. Madison encourage and strive for academic excellence. One bummer though, the office staff is rude. They need to work on answering the phone more politely. They need to be abit more cordial. Kids are watching people give a good example of perfessioalism. Other than that, great school.
Posted: May 11, 2012
Madison Middle School has helped my son tremendously. Last year the elementary school that he attended was not so helpful and am glad he only had to be there for a year. This year he is doing so well and the teachers treat him with respect and have been so helpful. I also noticed the teachers are motivated and caring to the kid's. My son is happy this year to attend school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadowridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vista | CA | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Mira Costa Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oceanside | CA | 3 mi | |
| 3 | Palisades Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 3.7 mi | |
| 4 | St. Cloud | Condominium/Townhouse | Oceanside | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 5 | Montecito village apartments | Apartment Complex | Oceanside | CA | 4 mi | |
| 6 | Rancho Carrillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 4.1 mi | |
| 7 | Windsor at Aviara | Apartment Complex | Carlsbad | CA | 4.6 mi | |
| 8 | La Costa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 5 mi | |
| 9 | Torrey Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 15.3 mi | |
| 10 | Redhawk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Temecula | CA | 22.3 mi | |
| 11 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 25 mi | |
| 12 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 26.5 mi | |
| 13 | Amberwalk Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 26.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsbad | Carlsbad | CA | 5.4 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown Oceanside | Oceanside | CA | 7 mi | |
| 3 | Encinitas | Encinitas | CA | 9.6 mi | |
| 4 | Lake Rancho Viejo | Fallbrook | CA | 12.3 mi | |
| 5 | Torrey Highlands | San Diego | CA | 15.3 mi | |
| 6 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 19 mi | |
| 7 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 20.8 mi | |
| 8 | University City | San Diego | CA | 22 mi | |
| 9 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 22.6 mi | |
| 10 | Temecula, California | Temecula | CA | 23.9 mi | |
| 11 | West Side | murrieta | CA | 26.8 mi | |
| 12 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 26.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Pendleton | 14.8 mi. |
| Miramar MCAS | 22 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 30.3 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 31.5 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 33 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 33.8 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 34.9 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 35 mi. |
| March Air Reserve Base | 49.5 mi. |
