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#4914 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista Heights Middle
Middle School · Moreno Valley Unified · Moreno Valley, CA
A Moreno Valley Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
23049 Old Lake Dr., Moreno Valley, CA 92557
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Heights Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Heights Middle 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,940/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moreno Valley), 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
$93,464
Median home value
$471,700
Median rent
$2,081/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92557; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnymead MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,147 | Compare → |
| Valley Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| AlessandroEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Palm MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,042 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Moreno Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #11 of 38
- District spending per student
- $18,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Heights Middle is listed in Moreno Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Heights Middle
Vista Heights Middle is a public middle school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Moreno Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,454 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,914 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Heights Middle
What grades does Vista Heights Middle serve?
Vista Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Heights Middle?
Vista Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Heights Middle rank in CA?
Vista Heights Middle ranks #4,914 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Heights Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Vista Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Vista Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Heights Middle?
81.5% of students at Vista Heights 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
- 1,454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (951) 571-4300
- Area population (ZIP 92557)
- 55,749
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 92557; 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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