Very Good
#2573 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Elementary School · Old Adobe Union · Petaluma, CA
An Old Adobe Union charter elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
207 Maria Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954
- Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loma Vista Immersion Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loma Vista Immersion Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), 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
$107,564
Median home value
$790,100
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Sonoma Mountain ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Live Oak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Old Adobe Union
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is listed in Old Adobe Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Old Adobe Union, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,573 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loma Vista Immersion Academy
What grades does Loma Vista Immersion Academy serve?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Immersion Academy is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loma Vista Immersion Academy rank in CA?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy ranks #2,573 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Loma Vista Immersion Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loma Vista Immersion Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Loma Vista Immersion Academy a charter school?
Yes, Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Loma Vista Immersion Academy a Title I school?
No, Loma Vista Immersion Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
37.8% of students at Loma Vista Immersion Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (707) 765-4302
- Area population (ZIP 94954)
- 38,000
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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