Very Good
#3217 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Classical Academy Vista
Elementary School · Classical Academy Vista District · Vista, CA
A charter elementary school in Vista, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2022 University Dr, Vista, CA 92083
- Math 56% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Classical Academy Vista score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Classical Academy Vista 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$82,614
Median home value
$607,400
Median rent
$2,104/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Language Immersion North CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Hannalei ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Kids Town Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Kid's Town Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Classical Academy Vista District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Classical Academy Vista is listed in Classical Academy Vista District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Classical Academy Vista
Classical Academy Vista is a public elementary school in Vista, CA, part of Classical Academy Vista District, serving approximately 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,217 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Classical Academy Vista
What grades does Classical Academy Vista serve?
Classical Academy Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Classical Academy Vista?
Classical Academy Vista has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Vista is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Classical Academy Vista rank in CA?
Classical Academy Vista ranks #3,217 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Classical Academy Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Classical Academy Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Classical Academy Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Academy Vista has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Classical Academy Vista a charter school?
Yes, Classical Academy Vista is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Classical Academy Vista a Title I school?
No, Classical Academy Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Academy Vista?
30.0% of students at Classical Academy Vista 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 330-9800
- Area population (ZIP 92083)
- 37,957
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 92083; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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