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#7178 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mar Vista Academy
Middle School · Sweetwater Union High · San Diego, CA
A Sweetwater Union High middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1267 Thermal Ave., San Diego, CA 92154
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mar Vista Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mar Vista Academy 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$90,035
Median home value
$606,400
Median rent
$2,143/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92154; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Southwest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| San Diego County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Montgomery MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 735 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Sweetwater Union High
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #18 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mar Vista Academy is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mar Vista Academy
Mar Vista Academy is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 508 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,178 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mar Vista Academy
What grades does Mar Vista Academy serve?
Mar Vista Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mar Vista Academy?
Mar Vista Academy has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mar Vista Academy rank in CA?
Mar Vista Academy ranks #7,178 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mar Vista Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mar Vista Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mar Vista Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mar Vista Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mar Vista Academy a charter school?
No, Mar Vista Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mar Vista Academy a Title I school?
No, Mar Vista Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mar Vista Academy?
74.2% of students at Mar Vista 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (619) 628-5100
- Area population (ZIP 92154)
- 82,832
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 92154; 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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