Is Classical Academy Vista a good school?

Classical Academy Vista ranks 1046 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Classical Academy Vista?

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Classical Academy Vista.

What is the racial makeup of Classical Academy Vista?

Students at Classical Academy Vista are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Classical Academy Vista

Summary:

Classical Academy Vista is a public charter elementary school serving 573 students in grades K-8 in Vista, California. This high-performing school is part of the Classical Academy Vista District, which is ranked 189 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Classical Academy Vista consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.26% of students were proficient or better in ELA End-of-Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school also has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.3% and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.7 to 24.1 over the past three years. Despite having a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students (25.83% in 2022-2023), Classical Academy Vista ranks in the top 10% of California elementary schools for this subgroup, indicating that the school is highly effective in supporting and educating students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby public schools, such as Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Beaumont Elementary, Classical Academy Vista consistently outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school's performance for Hispanic and White student subgroups is also noteworthy, with the Hispanic student subgroup ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools and the White student subgroup ranking in the top 35%. Another nearby school, Dual Language Immersion North County, also demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in ELA.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083-7736

(760) 330-9800

District: Classical Academy Vista District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1046^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Hispanic:

24.7%

Two or more races:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Classical Academy Vista ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Classical Academy Vista ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Classical Academy Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Academy Vista 1046^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Classical Academy Vista in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Classical Academy Vista 427^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Classical Academy Vista in the ranking list.)

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Classical Academy Vista District:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Academy Vista District 189^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.12	1289^th	5789	77.7%
2022	80.02	1186^th	5883	79.8%
2023	83.47	1026^th	5874	82.5%
2024	82.70	1046^th	5862	82.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	41.15	2898^th	5264	44.9%
2023	90.23	377^th	5374	93.0%
2024	87.73	528^th	5511	90.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.07	1448^th	5492	73.6%
2022	82.31	996^th	5635	82.3%
2023	84.41	916^th	5617	83.7%
2024	82.99	955^th	5605	83.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	78.02	1172^nd	5510	78.7%
2022	73.82	1352^nd	5663	76.1%
2023	78.54	1155^th	5650	79.6%
2024	79.70	1084^th	5636	80.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	67.80	1257^th	5084	75.3%
2023	81.98	654^th	5098	87.2%
2024	48.88	2346^th	5102	54.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	56.11	1336^th	2834	52.9%
2022	65.59	968^th	2726	64.5%
2023	60.08	1108^th	2662	58.4%
2024	64.75	970^th	2647	63.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.70	375^th	2715	86.2%
2022	86.20	362^nd	2740	86.8%
2023	87.65	330^th	2802	88.2%
2024	82.48	427^th	2777	84.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.00	227^th	1550	85.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	92.72	109^th	2369	95.4%
2022	71.78	474^th	2458	80.7%
2023	85.98	230^th	2549	91.0%
2024	89.52	193^rd	2575	92.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	80.83	413^th	2380	82.6%
2022	86.76	303^rd	2509	87.9%
2023	90.59	237^th	2547	90.7%
2024	81.99	404^th	2546	84.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.47	329^th	2407	86.3%
2022	83.73	376^th	2527	85.1%
2023	77.40	490^th	2558	80.8%
2024	79.85	431^st	2547	83.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	68.03	543^rd	2359	77.0%
2023	92.90	106^th	2391	95.6%
2024	66.34	584^th	2383	75.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Classical Academy Vista

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	62.20	598^th	1602	62.7%
2022	75.63	313^th	1555	79.9%
2023	70.42	411^th	1552	73.5%
2024	70.30	420^th	1535	72.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Classical Academy Vista

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	359	2	9	80	1	1	55	507
2020	359	2	12	76	2	0	56	507
2021	492	2	15	105	0	0	84	698
2022	408	2	18	132	1	1	81	643
2023	349	8	12	130	0	0	74	573
2024	369	8	13	152	0	0	74	616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Classical Academy Vista

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	507	16.9	29.8	14.4
2020	507	n/a	n/a	13.6
2021	698	22.1	31.4	21.5
2022	643	26.6	24.1	24.9
2023	573	26.3	21.7	25.8
2024	616	23.8	25.8	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Classical Academy Vista

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	507	16.9	29.8	14.4
2020	507	n/a	n/a	13.6
2021	698	22.1	31.4	21.5
2022	643	26.6	24.1	24.9
2023	573	26.3	21.7	25.8
2024	616	23.8	25.8	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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