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#7927 of 9,539 schools in CA

Valley Vista Elementary

Elementary School · Chula Vista Elementary · Bonita, CA

A Chula Vista Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3724 Valley Vista Way, Bonita, CA 91902

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$20,258
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Valley Vista Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Valley 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 Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,727

Median home value

$916,100

Median rent

$2,252/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Allen (ella B.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.9 mi405Compare →
Pacific View Leadership ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.9 mi250Compare →
Clear ViewEnrollment path unverified8.2K–61.0 mi501Compare →
Penn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.0 mi380Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chula Vista Elementary

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#39 of 42
District spending per student
$20,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley Vista Elementary is listed in Chula Vista Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley Vista Elementary

Valley Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Bonita, CA, part of Chula Vista Elementary, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,927 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley Vista Elementary

What grades does Valley Vista Elementary serve?

Valley Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Valley Vista Elementary?

Valley Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley Vista Elementary rank in CA?

Valley Vista Elementary ranks #7,927 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Valley Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Valley Vista Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Vista Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Valley Vista Elementary a charter school?

No, Valley Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valley Vista Elementary a Title I school?

No, Valley Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Vista Elementary?

56.4% of students at Valley 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 – 6th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 91902)
17,445
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
46.9
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 91902; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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