Bella Mente Montessori Academy

1737 W. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 34%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bella Mente Montessori Academy's student population of 424 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
424 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bella Mente Montessori Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
34%
40%
(18-19)
47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
27%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Bella Mente Montessori Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bella Mente Montessori Academy often compared to?
Bella Mente Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Guajome Park Charter, Guajome Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy?
424 students attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bella Mente Montessori Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bella Mente Montessori Academy?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bella Mente Montessori Academy offer ?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bella Mente Montessori Academy part of?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is part of Bella Mente Montessori Academy School District.

School Reviews

5   4/29/2022
Love Bella Mente!! The teachers and staff care so much for my daughter and all their students. My daughter is so environmentally conscious. The school has definitely taught her how important community is. Her teachers know how to cultivate her creativity. They have been amazing with her social anxiety. They have a small group of kids that she gets together with to work on social skills and other tricks that have really helped her come out of her shell. I could go on and on but basically, I love this school (:
- Posted by Parent - Michelle A

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 34%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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