Alta Vista Elementary School
815 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)798-8650
- Alta Vista Elementary School serves 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alta Vista Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Alta Vista Elementary School operates within the Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Alta Vista Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Alta Vista Elementary School's student population of 664 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 664 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alta Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 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 0.63, which is less 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 56% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Alta Vista Elementary School is Redondo Beach Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Redondo Beach Unified School District's student population of 9,492 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,268 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,092 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
| School District Name | Redondo Beach Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 13 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 9,492 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $83 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $126 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,268 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,092 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 522 students
0.5 miles
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8628 0.5 K-5 522 - Torrance Anza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 626 students
0.8 miles
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4559 0.8 K-5 626 - Redondo Beach Parras (nick G.) Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1128 students
0.8 miles
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8616 0.8 6-8 1128 - Torrance Seaside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 587 students
1.0 miles
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310)533-4532 1.0 K-5 587 - Torrance Calle Mayor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 792 students
1.2 miles
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310)533-4548 1.2 6-8 792
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