Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Vista Heritage Charter Middle School 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 was 17% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Heritage Charter Middle School?
266 students attend Vista Heritage Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vista Heritage Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Heritage Charter Middle School?
Vista Heritage Charter Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Heritage Charter Middle School offer ?
Vista Heritage Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Heritage Charter Middle School part of?
Vista Heritage Charter Middle School is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.
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