Vista Elementary School
Vista Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
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 10%)
School Overview
Vista Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
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 diversity score of Vista Elementary School is 0.71, 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 | #726 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Simi Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vista Elementary School is Apollo High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monte Vista (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sycamore Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Simi Valley Justin Early Learners Academy Special Education School
0.5 miles
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619 0.5 n/a n/a - Simi Valley Sycamore Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 390 students10
0.5 miles
2100 Ravenna St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745 0.5 K-6 390 - Simi Valley Berylwood Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 519 students10
0.6 miles
2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705 0.6 K-6 519 - Simi Valley Atherwood Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 520 students10
0.7 miles
2350 E. Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730 0.7 K-6 520 - Simi Valley Apollo High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 148 students10
0.8 miles
3150 Sch St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150 0.8 9-12 148
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