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Vista Verde Elementary
Elementary School · Snowline Joint Unified · Phelan, CA
A Snowline Joint Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329
- Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Verde Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Verde Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Kincaid PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Desert Trails Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 519 | 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.
Snowline Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Verde Elementary is listed in Snowline Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Verde Elementary
Vista Verde Elementary is a public elementary school in Phelan, CA, part of Snowline Joint Unified, serving approximately 726 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,112 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Verde Elementary
What grades does Vista Verde Elementary serve?
Vista Verde Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vista Verde Elementary?
Vista Verde Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Verde Elementary rank in CA?
Vista Verde Elementary ranks #9,112 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Verde Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Verde Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Verde Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Verde Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Verde Elementary a charter school?
No, Vista Verde Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Verde Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vista Verde Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Verde Elementary?
76.7% of students at Vista Verde 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (760) 662-5650
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.
- 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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