Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marina Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marina Vista Elementary serves the northern part of the school district in Marina, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marina Vista Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Through dynamic, engaging learning experiences and collaborative partnerships within our diverse coastal community, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ensures that each student will attain the intellectual, social, and personal knowledge to pa
School Rankings
Marina Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marina Vista Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#8002 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marina Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Marina Vista Elementary School is ranked #8002 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marina Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Marina Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. C. Crumpton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marina Vista Elementary School?
466 students attend Marina Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marina Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marina Vista Elementary School?
Marina Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marina Vista Elementary School offer ?
Marina Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marina Vista Elementary School part of?
Marina Vista Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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