Vista Verde
Tel:
(949) 936-6350
- Vista Verde serves 933 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- 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 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Vista Verde 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 Verde 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%)
School Overview
- Vista Verde's student population of 933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Vista Verde 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 decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Verde is 0.61, 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 Testing Rank | #155 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) | 87% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irvine Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista Verde is University High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rancho San Joaquin Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bonita Canyon Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irvine Bonita Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 452 students
0.9 miles
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450 0.9 K-6 452 - Irvine Turtle Rock Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 856 students
1.1 miles
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250 1.1 K-6 856 - Irvine University High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,492 students
1.3 miles
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600 1.3 9-12 2,492 - Costa Mesa Newport Coast Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 548 students
1.9 miles
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975 1.9 K-6 548 - Costa Mesa Roy O. Andersen Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 360 students
1.9 miles
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935 1.9 K-6 360
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