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Vista Innovation and Design Academy

Vista Unified · San Diego County · 740 Olive Avenue, Vista, CA 92083-3396

(760) 724-7115 · www.vida.vistausd.org

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6/10
#640
Rank 640 out of 1,315
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #705 · 46th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #627 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #603 · 54th percentile

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School Overview

Vista Innovation and Design Academy brings a refreshing focus on creativity and hands-on learning to Vista's middle school scene, making it a natural fit for families drawn to project-based education and STEM-forward thinking. Sitting in the heart of North County San Diego, Vista is an affordable, community-rooted city with easy access to both the coast and the inland valleys — a great spot for families who want Southern California living without the premium price tag. Students here tend to thrive in an environment that emphasizes real-world problem-solving alongside core academics in English, math, and science.

Student Demographics

766 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
429 (56%)
White
242 (32%)
Multiple Races
58 (8%)
African American
14 (2%)
Asian
12 (2%)
Other
11 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners115 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged452 (59%)
Students with Disabilities154 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

834
Enrollment
43.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28
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 Programs6/10 · #620 · 55th percentile

106 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found