Serving 584 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Temple Heights Elementary serves the west part of Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.h.e Leadership Academy's student population of 584 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Great Leaders!
School Rankings
T.h.e Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.h.e Leadership Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3678 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.h.e Leadership Academy's ranking?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is ranked #3678 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are T.h.e Leadership Academy often compared to?
T.h.e Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Casita Center For Science/math/technology, Alamosa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend T.h.e Leadership Academy?
584 students attend T.h.e Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of T.h.e Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.h.e Leadership Academy?
T.h.e Leadership Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does T.h.e Leadership Academy offer ?
T.h.e Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T.h.e Leadership Academy part of?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is T.h.e Leadership Academy located?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is located in the Peacock neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Peacock.
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