Vista Middle School serves 1,202 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vista Middle School's student population of 1,202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,202 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Vista Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
91%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
3%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Middle School?
1,202 students attend Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Middle School?
Vista Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Middle School offer ?
Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Middle School part of?
Vista Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Vista Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Unassigned Day (School Closed)
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Veterans Day Observed (School Closed)
November 10, 2023 (Friday)
Unassigned Day (School Closed)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Unassigned Day (School Closed)
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Unassigned Day (School Closed)
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
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