Los Altos Elementary School vs. Vista Del Mar
Should I attend Los Altos Elementary School or Vista Del Mar? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Vista Del Mar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Altos Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 425 students in grades 7-8, Vista Del Mar ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
7-8
Total Students
298 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
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Grade 1 Students
33
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Grade 2 Students
38
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Grade 3 Students
46
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Grade 4 Students
35
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Grade 5 Students
43
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Grade 6 Students
39
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Grade 7 Students
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185
Grade 8 Students
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240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
91%
76%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.17
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
