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#7029 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista De Las Cruces
Elementary School · Vista Del Mar Union · Gaviota, CA
A Vista Del Mar Union elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9467 San Julian Rd., Gaviota, CA 93117
- Math 41% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista De Las Cruces score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista De Las Cruces 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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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
$85,711
Median home value
$1,021,700
Median rent
$1,980/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Vista Del Mar Union
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $40,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista De Las Cruces is listed in Vista del Mar Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista De Las Cruces
Vista De Las Cruces is a public elementary school in Gaviota, CA, part of Vista Del Mar Union, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista De Las Cruces
What grades does Vista De Las Cruces serve?
Vista De Las Cruces serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vista De Las Cruces?
Vista De Las Cruces has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista De Las Cruces?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista De Las Cruces is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista De Las Cruces rank in CA?
Vista De Las Cruces ranks #7,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista De Las Cruces's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista De Las Cruces has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vista De Las Cruces?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista De Las Cruces has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista De Las Cruces a charter school?
No, Vista De Las Cruces is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista De Las Cruces a Title I school?
No, Vista De Las Cruces is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista De Las Cruces?
41.0% of students at Vista De Las Cruces 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
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (805) 686-1880
- Area population (ZIP 93117)
- 52,225
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 23.3
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 93117; 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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