Vista Grande Elementary School
Tel:
(619)588-3170
- Vista Grande Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Vista Grande Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Vista Grande Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Vista Grande Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2453 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 67% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista Grande Elementary School is Elite Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hillsdale Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rancho San Diego Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Cajon Elite Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
0.4 miles
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)588-3545 0.4 9-12 44 - El Cajon Valhalla High School Grades: 9-12 | 2125 students
0.4 miles
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)593-5500 0.4 9-12 2125 - El Cajon Rancho San Diego Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
1.3 miles
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)588-3211 1.3 K-5 621 - El Cajon Hillsdale Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1532 students
1.5 miles
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)441-6156 1.5 6-8 1532 - El Cajon Jamacha Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 473 students
1.7 miles
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)441-6150 1.7 K-5 473
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