Vista Verde Middle

Summary:

Vista Verde Middle is a public middle school located in Moreno Valley, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 880 students. The school is part of the Val Verde Unified School District, which is ranked 1002 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Verde Middle consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in academic assessments, with only 37.72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 17.96% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 55.9% in 2020-2021. Performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but White students and students with disabilities performing poorly. Additionally, Vista Verde Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.64% to 80.45% over the past few years.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district and nearby Moreno Valley Unified School District, Vista Verde Middle generally performs worse academically. For example, Tomas Rivera Middle and Lakeside Middle, both in the Val Verde Unified School District, outperform Vista Verde Middle in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics proficiency rates. Addressing the school's challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and disparities in student group outcomes, will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as targeted interventions and support for both students and the broader school community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 25777 Krameria St.
       Moreno Valley, CA  92551-2093


(951) 490-4690

District: Val Verde Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1747th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,692 Help


Students who attend Vista Verde Middle usually attend:

High:    Rancho Verde High

Feeder schools for Vista Verde Middle:

Elementary:    Lasselle Elementary
    Victoriano Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  880

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
African American:
25.0%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Compare Details Vista Verde Middle ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.1%), African American (25%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle is 22.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Verde Middle is $6,692, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Verde Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Verde Middle 1747th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Vista Verde Middle in the ranking list.)

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Val Verde Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Val Verde Unified 1002nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista Verde Middle

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Rank History for all students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.06 1080th 1769 38.9%
2005 30.02 1236th 1777 30.4%
2006 36.47 1105th 1804 38.7%
2007 44.99 1007th 1999 49.6%
2008 43.85 1064th 2005 46.9%
2009 49.20 997th 2063 51.7%
2010 57.97 839th 2179 61.5%
2011 51.96 1034th 2236 53.8%
2012 59.63 829th 2259 63.3%
2013 56.69 979th 2379 58.8%
2015 43.64 1246th 2477 49.7%
2016 40.49 1350th 2497 45.9%
2017 37.63 1462nd 2508 41.7%
2018 31.35 1621st 2480 34.6%
2019 31.26 1741st 2715 35.9%
2022 36.21 1580th 2740 42.3%
2023 36.14 1588th 2802 43.3%
2024 31.50 1747th 2777 37.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.95 453rd 462 1.9%
2024 12.71 624th 699 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.26 1192nd 1364 12.6%
2019 36.90 794th 1442 44.9%
2022 32.24 1130th 1540 26.6%
2023 32.81 1084th 1529 29.1%
2024 34.79 959th 1477 35.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.21 1387th 1538 9.8%
2024 21.95 1389th 1550 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.76 1394th 2230 37.5%
2019 34.32 1516th 2369 36.0%
2022 41.73 1274th 2458 48.2%
2023 41.34 1287th 2549 49.5%
2024 34.45 1589th 2575 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 1445th 2262 36.1%
2019 35.72 1420th 2380 40.3%
2022 31.98 1593rd 2509 36.5%
2023 31.72 1593rd 2547 37.5%
2024 27.28 1786th 2546 29.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 1089th 1369 20.5%
2019 24.02 1256th 1491 15.8%
2022 24.57 1277th 1531 16.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 1631st 2273 28.2%
2019 25.88 1767th 2407 26.6%
2022 40.34 1328th 2527 47.4%
2023 39.80 1356th 2558 47.0%
2024 35.06 1491st 2547 41.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 301st 600 49.8%
2019 46.32 315th 643 51.0%
2022 49.78 268th 637 57.9%
2023 53.52 239th 614 61.1%
2024 50.90 261st 626 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.98 1071st 2072 48.3%
2019 40.40 1243rd 2213 43.8%
2022 50.65 978th 2359 58.5%
2023 44.02 1152nd 2391 51.8%
2024 40.76 1280th 2383 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at Vista Verde Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.55 1203rd 1496 19.6%
2019 33.11 1090th 1602 32.0%
2022 12.26 1416th 1555 8.9%
2023 34.45 1005th 1552 35.2%
2024 21.67 1219th 1535 20.6%
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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.

Vista Verde Middle Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vista Verde Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 340 253 60 409 10 n/a n/a 0 1072
1994 321 205 84 268 7 n/a n/a 0 885
1995 332 248 93 342 10 n/a n/a 0 1025
1996 332 248 93 342 10 n/a n/a 0 1025
1997 373 287 91 416 2 n/a n/a 0 1169
1998 355 301 94 472 6 n/a n/a 0 1228
1999 301 349 75 477 6 n/a n/a 0 1208
2000 281 364 88 524 2 n/a n/a 0 1259
2001 269 439 75 599 8 n/a n/a 4 1394
2002 260 482 80 746 13 n/a n/a 0 1581
2003 260 482 80 746 13 n/a n/a 0 1581
2004 186 441 95 681 5 n/a n/a 0 1408
2005 172 438 125 764 7 n/a n/a 3 1509
2006 173 474 142 895 6 n/a n/a 12 1702
2007 108 321 88 538 2 n/a n/a 29 1086
2008 98 354 74 539 n/a n/a n/a 0 1065
2009 90 315 72 516 0 3 39 0 1035
2010 93 319 62 572 2 5 17 0 1070
2011 76 331 55 522 2 5 26 0 1017
2012 64 294 44 490 2 5 44 0 943
2013 56 276 45 500 3 6 52 0 938
2014 64 266 51 525 2 8 39 0 955
2015 80 252 55 494 2 6 43 0 932
2016 74 227 57 505 5 3 33 0 904
2017 68 248 61 528 4 6 41 0 956
2018 62 267 55 567 3 3 36 0 993
2019 46 250 54 583 3 4 32 0 972
2020 41 217 48 602 1 1 32 0 942
2021 38 221 47 573 4 2 27 0 912
2022 43 219 49 536 5 0 28 0 880
2023 38 220 47 538 3 4 30 0 880

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Vista Verde Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1072 41.0 26.1 45.1
1994 885 33.0 26.8 38.4
1995 1025 35.3 29.0 42.8
1996 1025 35.3 29.0 42.8
1997 1169 42.3 27.6 41.8
1998 1228 45.9 26.8 48.4
1999 1208 49.8 24.3 48.5
2000 1259 50.4 25.0 50.8
2001 1394 58.4 23.9 46
2002 1581 63.2 25.0 53.7
2003 1581 63.2 25.0 53.7
2004 1408 58.0 24.3 57.1
2005 1509 57.4 26.3 55.8
2006 1702 66.8 25.5 57.8
2007 1086 48.4 22.4 52.3
2008 1065 49.2 21.6 58.4
2009 1035 46.8 20.4 58.6
2010 1070 41.0 26.1 70.7
2011 1017 n/a n/a 68.1
2012 943 37.0 25.4 n/a
2013 938 36.0 26.0 75.2
2014 955 39.0 24.4 73.8
2015 932 39.0 23.8 72.3
2016 904 39.0 23.1 78.7
2017 956 38.0 25.1 79.2
2018 993 39.0 25.4 75
2019 972 40.0 24.2 74.6
2020 942 n/a n/a 73.8
2021 912 40.0 22.8 78.8
2022 880 41.0 21.4 73.6
2023 880 39.2 22.4 80.5

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 Vista Verde Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1072 41.0 26.1 45.1
1994 885 33.0 26.8 38.4
1995 1025 35.3 29.0 42.8
1996 1025 35.3 29.0 42.8
1997 1169 42.3 27.6 41.8
1998 1228 45.9 26.8 48.4
1999 1208 49.8 24.3 48.5
2000 1259 50.4 25.0 50.8
2001 1394 58.4 23.9 46
2002 1581 63.2 25.0 53.7
2003 1581 63.2 25.0 53.7
2004 1408 58.0 24.3 57.1
2005 1509 57.4 26.3 55.8
2006 1702 66.8 25.5 57.8
2007 1086 48.4 22.4 52.3
2008 1065 49.2 21.6 58.4
2009 1035 46.8 20.4 58.6
2010 1070 41.0 26.1 70.7
2011 1017 n/a n/a 68.1
2012 943 37.0 25.4 n/a
2013 938 36.0 26.0 75.2
2014 955 39.0 24.4 73.8
2015 932 39.0 23.8 72.3
2016 904 39.0 23.1 78.7
2017 956 38.0 25.1 79.2
2018 993 39.0 25.4 75
2019 972 40.0 24.2 74.6
2020 942 n/a n/a 73.8
2021 912 40.0 22.8 78.8
2022 880 41.0 21.4 73.6
2023 880 39.2 22.4 80.5

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Verde Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,692

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Verde Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1741st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1588th of 2802 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Verde Middle)36.337.3
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)38.435.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vista Verde Middle)20.920.7
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)23.915.6
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Verde Middle)40.344.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)37.533.2
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vista Verde Middle)23.319.4
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)20.313.3
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Verde Middle)46.237.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)38.432.6
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista Verde Middle)23.313.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)20.19.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Vista Verde Middle)18.624.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Val Verde Unified)17.916.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students972880
 9.5%
African American250220
 12%
American Indian33
Asian5447
 13%
Hispanic583538
 7.7%
Pacific Islander44
White4638
 17.4%
Two or More Races3230
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%80.5%
 5.9%


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Vista Verde Middle ranks 1747th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 880 students attended Vista Verde Middle.

Students who attend Vista Verde Middle usually go on to attend Rancho Verde High

Students at Vista Verde Middle are 61% Hispanic, 25% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.


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