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#8025 of 9,539 schools in CA

Bobier Elementary

Elementary School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA

A Vista Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084

  • Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$17,647
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Bobier Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bobier 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 Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,187/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vista), 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

$97,410

Median home value

$745,800

Median rent

$1,936/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guajome Learning CentersCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.7 mi75Compare →
Guajome Park Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–120.7 mi1,353Compare →
Vista Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.7 mi247Compare →
Maryland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–50.8 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Vista Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#20 of 27
District spending per student
$17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bobier Elementary is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bobier Elementary

Bobier Elementary is a public elementary school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,025 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bobier Elementary

What grades does Bobier Elementary serve?

Bobier Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bobier Elementary?

Bobier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobier Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bobier Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bobier Elementary rank in CA?

Bobier Elementary ranks #8,025 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bobier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bobier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bobier Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobier Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bobier Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bobier Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bobier Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

95.2% of students at Bobier 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
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 92084)
49,533
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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 92084; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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