Plaza Vista
Tel:
(949)936-6955
- Plaza Vista serves 916 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Plaza Vista places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Plaza Vista's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 916 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Plaza Vista's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Plaza Vista is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #668 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 60% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Plaza Vista is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irvine Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 59 students
0.6 miles
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949)936-7440 0.6 K-12 59 - Irvine Creekside High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 93 students
0.6 miles
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949)936-7400 0.6 9-12 93 - Irvine Lakeside Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 711 students
0.8 miles
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)559-1601 0.8 7-8 711 - Irvine Culverdale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 744 students
0.9 miles
2 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92614
(949)936-5600 0.9 K-6 744 - Irvine Deerfield Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 695 students
0.9 miles
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949)936-5650 0.9 K-6 695
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