Serving 1,159 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Vista Middle School is ranked #8246 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Middle School often compared to?
Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Middle School?
1,159 students attend Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Middle School?
Vista Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Middle School offer ?
Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
