Skip to main content

Excellent

#884 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Bella Vista Elementary

Elementary School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA

A San Ramon Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1050 Trumpet Vine Ln., San Ramon, CA 94582

  • Math 77% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency77.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$15,372
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Bella Vista Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 76% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Bella Vista Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Ramon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$211,159

Median home value

$1,543,800

Median rent

$2,880/mo

College educated

77.1%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Quail Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.8 mi803Compare →
Walt Disney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.2 mi537Compare →
Live Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.3 mi505Compare →
Venture (alternative)Enrollment path unverified6.7K–121.3 mi83Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Ramon Valley Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#6 of 35
District spending per student
$15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bella Vista Elementary is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bella Vista Elementary

Bella Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bella Vista Elementary

What grades does Bella Vista Elementary serve?

Bella Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary?

Bella Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bella Vista Elementary rank in CA?

Bella Vista Elementary ranks #884 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bella Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bella Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bella Vista Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bella Vista Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Bella Vista Elementary a charter school?

No, Bella Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bella Vista Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bella Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bella Vista Elementary?

12.9% of students at Bella Vista Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 94582)
47,182
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94582; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.