Vista Del Mar Union School District

9467 San Julian Rd.
Gaviota, CA 93117-9728
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Vista Del Mar Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 61 students in Vista Del Mar Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in Vista Del Mar Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
61 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vista Del Mar Union School District, which is ranked #408 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#433 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
<50%
33%
≥50%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
48%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,115 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$22,115
$19,974
Spending / Student (18-19)
$27,803
$18,396

Best Vista Del Mar Union School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Grades: K-8
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District manages 1 public schools serving 61 students.
What is the rank of Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District is ranked #408 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Del Mar Union School District?
48% of Vista Del Mar Union School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vista Del Mar Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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