The Vista Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Schools that Made the 2025 California Honor Roll Schools List

Vista, CA – Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a non-profit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2025 Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools, in partnership with state business leaders including the Vista Chamber. This is the eleventh year that ERP has completed the Honor Roll list, which recognizes top performing public schools, school districts and charter schools that have outperformed their peers in closing achievement gaps, particularly among higher-poverty and historically disadvantaged student populations.

This year 1,834 schools and 158 school districts in California made the Honor Roll. This is approximately 21 percent of all schools and 21 percent of all districts in the state. The full list of Honor Roll schools is now posted at https://www.honorrollschools.com/lists .  The Vista Unified School District is recognized as a 2025 California Honor Roll District. In addition, the VUSD schools that made the list include Alamosa Park Elementary, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology, Empresa Elementary, Breeze Hill Elementary, Lake Elementary, T.H.E Leadership Academy, Vista Magnet Middle School, Mission Vista High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School.

“We’re proud to celebrate Vista Unified School District and our local schools for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Rachel Beld, Chief Executive Officer of the Vista Chamber of Commerce. “Strong schools are the foundation of a strong local economy. When students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the workforce, our entire community benefits. The Vista Chamber is honored to partner with Vista Unified and our business community to support the success of every student in Vista.”

The program is part of a national effort to engage business leaders in recognizing successful schools and educational systems and to promote the best practices that improve student outcomes. Honor Roll schools are recognized for demonstrating consistently higher levels of student achievement comprehensively across all student populations, improvement in academic achievement over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among historically disadvantaged student populations. Data made publicly available by the California Department of Education for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 was used to conduct the analysis. To learn more about the methodology used to determine Honor Roll schools and districts, click here.

“Business leaders are proud to recognize high performing schools that are equipping students with the fundamental skills that matter most to employers,” said Dan Kinney, ERP’s Board Chair. “Even as the world and the workforce rapidly change, these schools are helping students build strong foundations in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving—skills that will always be essential in any economy.”

“Many educators across California are already delivering rigorous instruction that equips students with the fundamentals they need to succeed in the workforce and in life,” said ERP’s Chief Executive Officer James Lanich, Ph.D. “The Honor Roll recognizes that work—identifying schools in a diversity of ZIP codes where students of all backgrounds are mastering the core academic skills that will help them thrive in a rapidly changing world of work.”

The 2025 California Honor Roll Schools list is co-presented in collaboration with chambers of commerce across the state including: California Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation for Commerce and Education, California Black Chamber of Commerce, CalAsian Chamber of Commerce, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation, Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin A+, Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, San Diego East County Regional Chamber of Commerce, North San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Porterville Chamber of Commerce, Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Fresno Chamber of Commerce, Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley, South County (San Diego) Chamber of Commerce, Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Vista Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders across the state.

About Educational Results Partnership

Educational Results Partnership (ERP) is a nonprofit organization that applies data science and predictive analytics to identify successful public education systems, practices, programs, and policies that are delivering the best results for students. ERP has accumulated the nation’s largest database on student achievement from kindergarten into the labor market. In partnership with educators and employers, ERP charts the pathways that lead to academic success and living-wage jobs. ERP’s goal is to ensure that more students are equipped to enter the workforce with the skills today’s global economy demands. For more information visit: edresults.org

About Campaign for Business and Education Excellence

The Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE) aims to improve economic mobility for the next generation of learners by matching talent to jobs and career opportunities. Aligning academic achievements with job market needs, the campaign engages employers while helping learners pursue careers matched to their existing skills and abilities. Learners across the United States can discover how their education opens doors to immediate career opportunities. For more information visit: edcampaign.org.

About the Vista Chamber of Commerce
The Vista Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders, and a champion for community prosperity. Serving as the voice of Vista’s business community since 1923, the Chamber connects local businesses, education partners, and civic leaders to foster a thriving local economy. Through workforce development initiatives like the Velocity Summer Internship Program, Rising Star Student of the Month, and Student Opportunities for Awareness and Learning (SOCAL), the Chamber helps prepare the next generation of talent for success in the regional workforce. Learn more at www.vistachamber.org.