Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

600 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 670 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts 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 Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is 0.36, 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)
#5894 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts 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.
35%
47%
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20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
14%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts 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 Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #5894 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?
670 students attend Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is part of Vista Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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