Nueva Vista Language Academy

120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nueva Vista Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nueva Vista Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nueva Vista Language Academy's student population of 617 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
617 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Nueva Vista Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nueva Vista Language Academy is 0.17, 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)
#5266 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
33%
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39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nueva Vista Language Academy 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.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Nueva Vista Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nueva Vista Language Academy 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
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nueva Vista Language Academy 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nueva Vista Language Academy's ranking?
Nueva Vista Language Academy is ranked #5266 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% 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 Nueva Vista Language Academy?
617 students attend Nueva Vista Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nueva Vista Language Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueva Vista Language Academy?
Nueva Vista Language Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nueva Vista Language Academy offer ?
Nueva Vista Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nueva Vista Language Academy part of?
Nueva Vista Language Academy is part of Delano Union Elementary School District.

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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