Rancho Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 378-8388
- Rancho Vista Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Rancho Vista Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Rancho Vista Elementary School 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 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rancho Vista Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rancho Vista Elementary School 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rancho Vista Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #789 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rancho Vista Elementary School is Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edward J. Richardson Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Silver Spur Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,348 students
1.0 miles
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888 1.0 9-12 2,348 - Rancho Palos Verdes Silver Spur Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.0 miles
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011 1.0 K-5 540 - Rancho Palos Verdes Soleado Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 467 students
1.1 miles
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854 1.1 K-5 467 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Sunrise Pre-school Grades: K | 1 student
1.1 miles
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078 1.1 K 1 - Torrance Walteria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
1.1 miles
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487 1.1 K-5 665
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