Marina Vista Elementary

Marina Vista Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in Marina, California. Situated at 390 Carmel Avenue, the school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade with an enrollment of 467 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1 and 21 full-time equivalent teachers, Marina Vista Elementary aims to provide personalized education to its students.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.2 out of 10, reflecting room for academic growth as evidenced by the state ranking of #6698 among 9566 schools in California, placing it around the 30th percentile. Academically, the score stands at 2.7 out of 10, with proficiency rates showing that only 26% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 14% in Math. Marina Vista Elementary is set in a mid-size suburb where community engagement can be an asset to student development.

The school's setting offers a supportive environment for students as they navigate their early years of education, with opportunities for parental involvement and community support.

While current test scores at Marina Vista Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Marina Vista Elementary is 22.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.