Monte Vista Elementary School

1720 Monte Vista Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monte Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4563 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monte Vista Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monte Vista Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monte Vista Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monte Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Monte Vista Elementary School is ranked #4563 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breeze Hill Elementary School, Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
450 students attend Monte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Monte Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Monte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monte Vista Elementary School part of?
Monte Vista Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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