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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 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 19,507 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 60% (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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
19,507 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
891 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Vista Unified School District, which is ranked #390 of all 1,167 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 82% has decreased 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
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
658 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
12,857 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
334 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,402 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
130 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,054 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,622
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,473
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,448
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,460
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,479
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,495
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,346
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,335
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,378
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,654
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,579
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,481
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,757
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,607 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$330 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$304 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,891
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,607
$18,241
Best Vista Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casita Center For Science/math/technology
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Empresa Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 Avenida Empresa
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Grades: K-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 1,658 students
Rank: #44.
Alamosa Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5130 Alamosa Park Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Breeze Hill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Grades: K-5
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Visions Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Grades: K-12
| 407 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
| 490 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
| 485 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
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
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Civic Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Grades: K-5
| 698 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W. Ca Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Grades: 12
| 115 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 2,027 students
Rank: #1515.
Vista Innovation And Design Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #1616.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Monte Vista Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1717.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Grapevine Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Grades: K-5
| 752 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 2,231 students
Rank: #1919.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Beaumont Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2020.
Vista Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Sagewood Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #2222.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 N. Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2323.
Bobier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 W. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #2424.
Foothill Oak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Oak Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 975 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alta Vista High (Continuation School)
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
| 122 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 190 students
Rank: #2828.
Rancho Minerva Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 19,507 students.
What is the rank of Vista Unified School District?
Vista Unified School District is ranked #390 out of 1,167 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 $15,607 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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