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#8727 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rancho Minerva Middle
Middle School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA
A Vista Unified middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084
- Math 6% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Minerva Middle score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Minerva Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- City Safety: Elevated1,187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vista), 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
$97,410
Median home value
$745,800
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92084; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Visions AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Vista Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Vista Innovation and Design AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 804 | 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.
Vista Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #25 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Minerva Middle is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Minerva Middle
Rancho Minerva Middle is a public middle school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 450 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,727 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Minerva Middle
What grades does Rancho Minerva Middle serve?
Rancho Minerva Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rancho Minerva Middle?
Rancho Minerva Middle has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Minerva Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Minerva Middle is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Minerva Middle rank in CA?
Rancho Minerva Middle ranks #8,727 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Minerva Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Minerva Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Rancho Minerva Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Minerva Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Minerva Middle a charter school?
No, Rancho Minerva Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Minerva Middle a Title I school?
No, Rancho Minerva Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Minerva Middle?
87.3% of students at Rancho Minerva Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (760) 631-4500
- Area population (ZIP 92084)
- 49,533
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 92084; 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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