Excellent
#1293 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Mira Vista Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified · Richmond, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6397 Hazel Ave., Richmond, CA 94805
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Mira Vista Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mira Vista Elementary 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$114,191
Median home value
$738,800
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Crestmont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| East Bay MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Montessori Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #3 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mira Vista Elementary is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mira Vista Elementary
Mira Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mira Vista Elementary
What grades does Mira Vista Elementary serve?
Mira Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mira Vista Elementary?
Mira Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mira Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mira Vista Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mira Vista Elementary rank in CA?
Mira Vista Elementary ranks #1,293 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mira Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mira Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mira Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mira Vista Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mira Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Mira Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mira Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mira Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mira Vista Elementary?
62.0% of students at Mira Vista Elementary 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
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1416
- Area population (ZIP 94805)
- 15,356
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94805; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Virginia 2026: Top Districts in NOVA, Richmond & Beyondbest schools
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.