Excellent
#128 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Elementary School · Delano Union Elementary · Delano, CA
A Delano Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 12th Ave., Delano, CA 93215
- Math 38% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nueva Vista Language Academy score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nueva Vista Language 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), 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
$61,329
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| PioneerEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 977 | Compare → |
| Del Vista Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 524 | 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.
Delano Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nueva Vista Language Academy is listed in Delano Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nueva Vista Language Academy
Nueva Vista Language Academy is a public elementary school in Delano, CA, part of Delano Union Elementary, serving approximately 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nueva Vista Language Academy
What grades does Nueva Vista Language Academy serve?
Nueva Vista Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Nueva Vista Language Academy?
Nueva Vista Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nueva Vista Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nueva Vista Language Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nueva Vista Language Academy rank in CA?
Nueva Vista Language Academy ranks #128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nueva Vista Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nueva Vista Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Nueva Vista Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nueva Vista Language Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nueva Vista Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, Nueva Vista Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nueva Vista Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Nueva Vista Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nueva Vista Language Academy?
85.6% of students at Nueva Vista Language 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
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (661) 721-5070
- Area population (ZIP 93215)
- 53,627
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 93215; 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
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