Vista Grande Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 377-6066
- Vista Grande Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (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 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Vista Grande Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Vista Grande Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vista Grande Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Vista Grande Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #262 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 50% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 1% | 8% |
| 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 Vista Grande Elementary School is Palos Verdes High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Palos Verdes Intermediate (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 855 students
0.6 miles
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816 0.6 6-8 855 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Lunada Bay Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 369 students
0.9 miles
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005 0.9 K-5 369 - Rancho Palos Verdes Point Vicente Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 332 students
1.1 miles
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972 1.1 K-5 332 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,778 student
1.2 miles
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471 1.2 9-12 1,778 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Montemalaga Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 476 students
1.4 miles
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228 1.4 K-5 476
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