Casita Center For Science/math/technology
Tel:
(760) 724-8442
Casita Center For Science/math/technology serves 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Casita Center For Science/math/technology placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Casita Center For Science/math/technology places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Casita Center For Science/math/technology's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Casita Center For Science/math/technology is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Casita Center For Science/math/technology is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1403 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Casita Center For Science/math/technology is San Diego Neighborhood Homeschools (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bella Mente Montessori Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vista Bella Mente Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 628 students
0.4 miles
1737 W. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 621-8948 0.4 K-8 628 - Vista Grapevine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 652 students
0.9 miles
630 Grapevine Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329 0.9 K-5 652 - Carlsbad Calavera Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 472 students
1.4 miles
4100 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300 1.4 K-5 472 - Carlsbad Calavera Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 574 students
1.4 miles
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400 1.4 6-8 574 - Oceanside Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 587 students
1.4 miles
3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400 1.4 K-5 587
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