Plaza Vista serves 795 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plaza Vista's student population of 795 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plaza Vista is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
54%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Plaza Vista?
795 students attend Plaza Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plaza Vista students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plaza Vista?
Plaza Vista has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plaza Vista offer ?
Plaza Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plaza Vista part of?
Plaza Vista is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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