Excellent
#1165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Middle School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA
A Vista Unified middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084
- Math 34% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Innovation and Design Academy score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Innovation and Design Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Guajome Learning CentersCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vista Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is a public middle school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 804 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Innovation and Design Academy
What grades does Vista Innovation and Design Academy serve?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Innovation and Design Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Innovation and Design Academy rank in CA?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks #1,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Innovation and Design Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Innovation and Design Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Innovation and Design Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Innovation and Design Academy a charter school?
No, Vista Innovation and Design Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Innovation and Design Academy a Title I school?
No, Vista Innovation and Design Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
53.0% of students at Vista Innovation and Design 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (760) 724-7115
- 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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