Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Vista Innovation And Design Academy ranks in the top 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 48% (which is higher 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 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Innovation And Design Academy's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Innovation And Design Academy 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 Vista Innovation And Design Academy 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4521 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Innovation And Design Academy's ranking?
Vista Innovation And Design Academy is ranked #4521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Innovation And Design Academy often compared to?
Vista Innovation And Design Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math by visitors of our site.
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 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Innovation And Design Academy?
814 students attend Vista Innovation And Design Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Vista Innovation And Design Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Innovation And Design Academy?
Vista Innovation And Design Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Innovation And Design Academy offer ?
Vista Innovation And Design Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Innovation And Design Academy part of?
Vista Innovation And Design Academy is part of Vista Unified School District.
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