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#5350 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista Visions Academy
School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA
A Vista Unified school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1575 Bonair Dr., Vista, CA 92084
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Visions Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Visions 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Guajome Learning CentersCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Guajome Park Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,353 | Compare → |
| West Coast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #9 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 Visions Academy is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Visions Academy
Vista Visions Academy is a public school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,350 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Visions Academy
What grades does Vista Visions Academy serve?
Vista Visions Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Visions Academy?
Vista Visions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Visions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Visions Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Visions Academy rank in CA?
Vista Visions Academy ranks #5,350 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Visions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Visions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Visions Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Visions Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Vista Visions Academy a charter school?
No, Vista Visions Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Visions Academy a Title I school?
No, Vista Visions Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Visions Academy?
69.5% of students at Vista Visions 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (760) 724-4785
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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.
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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