Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marina Vista Elementary serves the northern part of Pittsburg, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marina Vista Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.60, 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
#5857 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Marina Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Marina Vista Elementary School is ranked #5857 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 Parkside Elementary School, Vintage Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marina Vista Elementary School?
612 students attend Marina Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marina Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marina Vista Elementary School offer ?
Marina Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marina Vista Elementary School part of?
Marina Vista Elementary School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Marina Vista Elementary School located?
Marina Vista Elementary School is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Pittsburg, CA.
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