Vista Preparatory Academy vs. Berrendos Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Vista Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Berrendos Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
549 students
251 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7521 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4248 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
95
Grade 7 Students
201
84
Grade 8 Students
170
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
43%
24%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
45%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
