Alta Vista Elementary School
Alta Vista Elementary School serves 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Alta Vista Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alta Vista Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alta Vista Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alta Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alta Vista Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #252 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redondo Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alta Vista Elementary School is Redondo Union High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Parras (Nick G.) Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tulita Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Tulita Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 507 students10
0.5 miles
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628 0.5 K-5 507 - Torrance Anza Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 644 students10
0.8 miles
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559 0.8 K-5 644 - Redondo Beach Parras (Nick G.) Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,240 student10
0.8 miles
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616 0.8 6-8 1,240 - Torrance Seaside Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 530 students10
1.0 miles
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532 1 K-5 530 - Torrance Calle Mayor Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 782 students10
1.2 miles
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548 1.2 6-8 782
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