Casita Center For Science/math/technology serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Casita Center For Science/math/technology's student population of 653 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Casita Center For Science/math/technology is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Casita Center For Science/math/technology?
653 students attend Casita Center For Science/math/technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Casita Center For Science/math/technology students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casita Center For Science/math/technology?
Casita Center For Science/math/technology has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Casita Center For Science/math/technology offer ?
Casita Center For Science/math/technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Casita Center For Science/math/technology part of?
Casita Center For Science/math/technology is part of Vista Unified School District.
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