Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista Verde ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Verde serves the southwest part of Irvine, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's boundary and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Verde ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vista Verde's student population of 837 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
837 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Verde ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Verde is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Verde's ranking?
Vista Verde is ranked #151 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Verde often compared to?
Vista Verdeis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Verde?
837 students attend Vista Verde.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vista Verde students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Verde?
Vista Verde has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Verde offer ?
Vista Verde offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vista Verde part of?
Vista Verde is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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