Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mar Vista 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mar Vista Elementary serves the west part of Aptos, CA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mar Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mar Vista Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#3849 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mar Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Mar Vista Elementary School is ranked #3849 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mar Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Mar Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mar Vista Elementary School?
270 students attend Mar Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mar Vista Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mar Vista Elementary School?
Mar Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Elementary School offer ?
Mar Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mar Vista Elementary School part of?
Mar Vista Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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