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T.h.e Leadership Academy vs. Casita Center For Science/math/technology

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School Overview

School
T.h.e Leadership Academy
1550 Temple Heights Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Casita Center For Science/math/technology
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T.h.e Leadership Academy ranks in the top 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
582 students
707 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at T.h.e Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at T.h.e Leadership Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Casita Center For Science/math/technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at T.h.e Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Casita Center For Science/math/technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at T.h.e Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Casita Center For Science/math/technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4429 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#945 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of T.h.e Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Casita Center For Science/math/technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T.h.e Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in CA)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T.h.e Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of T.h.e Leadership Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Casita Center For Science/math/technology by grade.
Kindergarten Students
121
119
Grade 1 Students
88
120
Grade 2 Students
93
120
Grade 3 Students
91
120
Grade 4 Students
89
127
Grade 5 Students
100
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at T.h.e Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of T.h.e Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at T.h.e Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at T.h.e Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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