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Enrollment
834
Middle
DISTRICT 829 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VISTA UNIFIED·NCES 064119006825
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
740 Olive Ave., Vista, CA 92083 · (760) 724-7115 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL834 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 49% of California public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.5:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
485 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 289 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 281 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 264 | 32% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
44.3%
CA avg 49.1% . +22.3pp since 2014
Math
34.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +21.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 22 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.5% | 30.8% | 27.7% | 28.0% |
| Math | 15.6% | 19.0% | 25.8% | 39.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.3% | 34.6% |
| 2023-24 | 45.1% | 33.6% |
| 2022-23 | 41.5% | 27.7% |
| 2021-22 | 47.7% | 24.9% |
| 2018-19 | 56.2% | 40.2% |
| 2017-18 | 55.5% | 33.8% |
| 2016-17 | 43.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015-16 | 35.0% | 25.0% |
| 2014-15 | 22.0% | 13.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
39.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 39% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 45% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista Innovation and Design Academy's state test result (39.4% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Innovation and Design Academy this school | 834 | 58.2% | 39.4% |
| Balboa Middle Ventura | 845 | 58.8% | 39.0% |
| Sinaloa Middle Simi Valley | 843 | 60.5% | 32.9% |
| Robert L. McCaffrey Middle Galt | 779 | 53.7% | 43.9% |
| Moore Middle Redlands | 988 | 57.3% | 43.4% |
| Redwood Middle Napa | 868 | 64.1% | 33.0% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.4% | #529 of 1,224 | #45 of 92 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.6% | #505 of 1,227 ▼ 26 | #43 of 92 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.3% | #607 of 1,227 ▼ 68 | #51 of 92 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.2pp | #495 of 1,214 | #30 of 91 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 834 | #392 of 1,377 | #31 of 104 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.1:1 | #334 of 1,279 | #25 of 100 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.8% | #483 of 1,278 | #56 of 100 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.2% | #855 of 1,329 | #52 of 102 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.1% | #93 of 257 | #5 of 16 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
834
+26 (+3%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 1,292
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 20.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 834 | 43.7 | 19.1:1 | 58% (485) |
| 2023-24 | 804 | 41.7 | 19.3:1 | 53% (426) |
| 2022-23 | 814 | 40.8 | 19.9:1 | 57% (466) |
| 2020-21 | 808 | 39 | 20.7:1 | 58% (469) |
| 2017-18 | 751 | 36.7 | 20.5:1 | 40% (298) |
| 2015-16 | 691 | 32 | 21.6:1 | 63% (434) |
| 2010-11 | 695 | N/A | N/A | 88% (609) |
| 2000-01 | 1,533 | 60 | 25.6:1 | 65% (1,004) |
| 1990-91 | 1,292 | 59 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vista Innovation and Design Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (751 to 834); teachers up 19% (36.7 to 43.7).
About Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is a public middle school run by Vista Unified in Vista, California. There are 834 students enrolled, covering grades 6 through 8. The school is 27% above the average for middle schools in California.
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is a school in Vista Unified. The district has 28 schools and 18,969 students.
About 56% of the student body at Vista Innovation and Design Academy is Hispanic. Other groups include 31% White, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. By comparison, San Diego County residents are about 35% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 58, compared with 70 nationally.
On staff are 43.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. Middle schools in California have an average ratio of 20.7:1. About 58% of students at Vista Innovation and Design Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
On the allk12 Grade, Vista Innovation and Design Academy lands at B-, ahead of 49% of California public middle schools.
Test results at Vista Innovation and Design Academy are 6.1 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (39.4% actual, 45.5% predicted).
In San Diego County, the median household earns about $106,268 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. San Diego County has 766 public schools with about 467,437 students, including Vista Innovation and Design Academy.
Among nearby public schools, Major General Raymond Murray High is closest at about 0.4 miles. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. On state test proficiency, Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks 2nd in a group of 5 nearby schools.
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
The school's enrollment rose 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (19.1:1) than in 2020-21 (20.7:1).
This page collects posts and questions about Vista Innovation and Design Academy, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Members of the school community can share what they know.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vista Unified
- Rancho Buena Vista HighHigh · 1,949 students
- Vista HighHigh · 1,746 students
- Mission Vista HighHigh · 1,670 students
- Madison MiddleMiddle · 1,158 students
- Roosevelt MiddleMiddle · 866 students
- Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathMiddle · 836 students
Other schools in Vista
- Rancho Buena Vista HighHigh · 1,949 students
- Vista HighHigh · 1,746 students
- Guajome Park Academy CharterCombined · 1,355 students
- Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathMiddle · 836 students
- Casita Center for Science/Math/TechnologyElementary · 744 students
- Breeze Hill ElementaryElementary · 742 students
Nearby schools
- Major General Raymond Murray High0.4 mi · 146
- North County Trade Tech High0.6 mi · 145
- California Avenue Elementary0.6 mi · 42
- Maryland Elementary0.8 mi · 466
- Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts0.8 mi · 740
- Grapevine Elementary1.0 mi · 730
Frequently asked questions
About Vista Innovation and Design AcademyHow many students attend Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy enrolls approximately 834 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Vista Innovation and Design Academy serve?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Vista Innovation and Design Academy have?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
Student demographics at Vista Innovation and Design Academy are roughly 31% White, 56% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Vista Innovation and Design Academy public or private?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Vista Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.