Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linda Vista Elementary serves the southwest part of Mission Viejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge Accepted, Linda Vista!
School Rankings
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Linda Vista Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linda Vista Elementary School, De Portola Elementary School, Linda Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School?
263 students attend Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School?
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School part of?
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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