Vista Unified School District
Top Rankings
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 2023 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 19,631 students in Vista Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
19,631 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
879 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Vista Unified School District, which is ranked #388 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
54 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
696 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
12,915 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
320 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,485 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
23%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,026 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,608
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,449
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,476
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,520
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,509
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,482
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,346
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,403
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,485
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,581
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,512
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,612
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,648
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,012 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,846 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$305 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$302 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,012
$14,213
Spending / Student
$14,846
$13,602
Best Vista Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
Math: 48% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hannalei Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Hannalei Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Mission Meadows Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5657 Spur Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
T.h.e Leadership Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 Temple Heights Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Grades: 9-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #66.
Vista High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,315 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Major General Raymond Murray High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 N. Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Grades: 10-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
5130 Alamosa Park Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Beaumont Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 W. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: n/an/a
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
215 W. Ca Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
4850 Avenida Empresa
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Grades: K-5
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
1370 Oak Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
630 Grapevine Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Grades: K-5
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N. Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Monte Vista Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
850 Sagewood Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Grades: 12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
151 Civic Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 19,631 students.
What is the rank of Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District is ranked #388 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vista Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,846 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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