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Monte Vista Elementary

Vista Unified · San Diego County · 1720 Monte Vista Road, Vista, CA 92084-7122

(760) 726-0410 · www.mv.vistausd.org

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6/10
#2828
Rank 2828 out of 5,722
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3000 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2599 · 55th percentile
Science5/10 · #3023 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary sits in the heart of Vista, a laid-back North County San Diego community known for its craft brewery scene, warm weather, and strong sense of local pride. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with math as a relative strength, making it a solid neighborhood option for families looking for a comfortable, community-rooted elementary experience. Families who love the idea of raising kids close to both the coast and the mountains — without the price tag of coastal Carlsbad or Encinitas — tend to find Vista a genuinely livable, unpretentious place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

238 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
131 (55%)
White
74 (31%)
Multiple Races
23 (10%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged143 (60%)
Students with Disabilities57 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

556
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4124 · 32nd percentile

71 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found