Excellent
#637 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Casita Center for Science/math/technology
Elementary School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA
A Vista Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084
- Math 71% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Casita Center for Science/math/technology score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Casita Center for Science/math/technology 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-city Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Bella Mente Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Audeo Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Grapevine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 724 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vista Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Casita Center for Science/math/technology is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casita Center for Science/math/technology
Casita Center for Science/math/technology is a public elementary school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casita Center for Science/math/technology
What grades does Casita Center for Science/math/technology serve?
Casita Center for Science/math/technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Casita Center for Science/math/technology?
Casita Center for Science/math/technology has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casita Center for Science/math/technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Casita Center for Science/math/technology is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casita Center for Science/math/technology rank in CA?
Casita Center for Science/math/technology ranks #637 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Casita Center for Science/math/technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Casita Center for Science/math/technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Casita Center for Science/math/technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casita Center for Science/math/technology has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Casita Center for Science/math/technology a charter school?
No, Casita Center for Science/math/technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Casita Center for Science/math/technology a Title I school?
No, Casita Center for Science/math/technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casita Center for Science/math/technology?
37.5% of students at Casita Center for Science/math/technology 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
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (760) 724-8442
- Area population (ZIP 92084)
- 49,533
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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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