Alta Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(310)798-8650
- Alta Vista Elementary School serves 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 10%) for the 2016-17 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%.
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 10%)
- 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 grown by 7% 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #400 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Tulita Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
0.5 miles
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8628 0.5 K-5 507 - Torrance Anza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 644 students
0.8 miles
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4559 0.8 K-5 644 - Redondo Beach Parras (nick G.) Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1240 students
0.8 miles
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8616 0.8 6-8 1240 - Torrance Seaside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 530 students
1.0 miles
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310)533-4532 1.0 K-5 530 - Torrance Calle Mayor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 782 students
1.2 miles
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310)533-4548 1.2 6-8 782
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