Serving 740 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is located in Vista, CA, and its attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing an area of approximately 38.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being 3.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 740 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
740 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is 0.35, 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
#5857 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #5857 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?
740 students attend Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is part of Vista Unified School District.
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