Below Average
#8412 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista Norte Public Charter
School · Vista Norte Public Charter District · Rialto, CA
A charter school in Rialto, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
248 East Base Line Rd., Rialto, CA 92376
- Math 11% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Norte Public Charter score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Norte Public Charter 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rialto), 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
$76,914
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zupanic Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Community School/independent Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Asa CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 174 | 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 Norte Public Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vista Norte Public Charter is listed in Vista Norte Public Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Norte Public Charter
Vista Norte Public Charter is a public school in Rialto, CA, part of Vista Norte Public Charter District, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,412 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Norte Public Charter
What grades does Vista Norte Public Charter serve?
Vista Norte Public Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Norte Public Charter?
Vista Norte Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Norte Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Norte Public Charter is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Norte Public Charter rank in CA?
Vista Norte Public Charter ranks #8,412 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Norte Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Norte Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Norte Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Norte Public Charter has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Vista Norte Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Vista Norte Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vista Norte Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Vista Norte Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Norte Public Charter?
88.0% of students at Vista Norte Public Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (909) 509-5496
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92376)
- 84,161
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 92376; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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