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Vista Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 18,096 students in Vista Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Vista Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
26 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
18,096 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
879 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vista Unified School District, which is ranked #791 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#807 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
23%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,297 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$450 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$404 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,855
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,297
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Vista Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Casita Center For Science/math/technology
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Empresa Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 Avenida Empresa
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Alamosa Park Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5130 Alamosa Park Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Civic Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 West California Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Gr: K-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Breeze Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 East Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Gr: 12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Rancho Buena Vista High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Gr: 9-12 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
T.h.e Leadership Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1550 Temple Heights Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 Monte Vista Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Mission Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5657 Spur Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Vista Innovation And Design Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Gr: 6-8 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Vista Visions Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Hannalei Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hannalei Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Gr: K-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Sagewood Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Grapevine Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Gr: K-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Bobier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Beaumont Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Foothill Oak Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Oak Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Alta Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Major General Raymond Murray High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 18,096 students.
What is the rank of Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District is ranked #791 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Unified School District?
66% of Vista Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vista Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,297 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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