Plaza Vista
Plaza Vista serves 905 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Plaza Vista placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Plaza Vista places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Plaza Vista's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 905 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Plaza Vista is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Plaza Vista is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #762 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 57% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Plaza Vista is Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Irvine Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School Alternative School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 40 students10
0.6 miles
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440 0.6 K-12 40 - Irvine Creekside High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 88 students10
0.6 miles
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400 0.6 9-12 88 - Irvine Irvine Adult Transition Programs Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 74 students
0.6 miles
311 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400 0.6 Inquire with school 74 - Irvine Lakeside Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 746 students10
0.8 miles
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601 0.8 7-8 746 - Irvine Culverdale Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 693 students10
0.9 miles
2 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600 0.9 K-6 693
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