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#7039 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista Verde Middle
Middle School · Val Verde Unified · Moreno Valley, CA
A Val Verde Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
25777 Krameria St., Moreno Valley, CA 92551
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Verde Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
79.2%
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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$92,172
Median home value
$435,700
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92551; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Badger Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
| Landmark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| Moreno Valley Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 689 | 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.
Val Verde Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Verde Middle is listed in Val Verde Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Verde Middle
Vista Verde Middle is a public middle school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Val Verde Unified, serving approximately 853 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,039 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% 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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle is 21.9:1. 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 #7,039 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Verde Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Verde Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% 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?
79.2% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (951) 490-4690
- Area population (ZIP 92551)
- 36,190
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 92551; 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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