Vista Verde

6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Vista Verde School is a year-round, K-8 school located in the Turtle Ridge neighborhood of Irvine, California, United States.
Serving 798 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 33%). 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Vista Verde's student population of 798 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
White, Green, Yellow

School Rankings

Vista Verde ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#154 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
82%
33%
85%
47%
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Verde's ranking?
Vista Verde is ranked #154 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Verde?
798 students attend Vista Verde.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Vista Verde students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Verde?
Vista Verde has a student ration of 27:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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