Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Casita Center For Science/math/technology's student population of 707 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
707 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casita Center For Science/math/technology is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
6%
12%

Hispanic
49%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
37%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casita Center For Science/math/technology's ranking?
Casita Center For Science/math/technology is ranked #945 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Casita Center For Science/math/technology often compared to?
Casita Center For Science/math/technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Empresa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Casita Center For Science/math/technology?
707 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, 37% of students are White, 7% 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 27:1, 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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