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#4694 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Vista Verde Middle
Middle School · Greenfield Union Elementary · Greenfield, CA
A Greenfield Union Elementary middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1199 Elm Ave., Greenfield, CA 93927
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Verde Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Verde 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,460/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), 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
$77,272
Median home value
$463,600
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93927; 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.
Greenfield Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Verde Middle is listed in Greenfield Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Verde Middle
Vista Verde Middle is a public middle school in Greenfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union Elementary, serving approximately 690 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,694 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Verde Middle
What grades does Vista Verde Middle serve?
Vista Verde Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Verde Middle rank in CA?
Vista Verde Middle ranks #4,694 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Verde Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Verde Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Verde Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Verde Middle a charter school?
No, Vista Verde Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Verde Middle a Title I school?
No, Vista Verde Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Verde Middle?
73.3% of students at Vista Verde 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (831) 674-1420
- Area population (ZIP 93927)
- 21,131
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
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 93927; 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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