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Alamosa Park Elementary School vs. Casita Center For Science/math/technology

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School Overview

School
Alamosa Park Elementary School
5130 Alamosa Park Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Casita Center For Science/math/technology
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Alamosa Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alamosa Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Casita Center For Science/math/technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
524 students
707 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alamosa Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alamosa Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Casita Center For Science/math/technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alamosa Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Casita Center For Science/math/technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Casita Center For Science/math/technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1668 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#906 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alamosa Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Casita Center For Science/math/technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
71%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alamosa Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alamosa Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Casita Center For Science/math/technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alamosa Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Casita Center For Science/math/technology by grade.
Kindergarten Students
116
119
Grade 1 Students
79
120
Grade 2 Students
93
120
Grade 3 Students
88
120
Grade 4 Students
67
127
Grade 5 Students
81
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alamosa Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alamosa Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alamosa Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alamosa Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Casita Center For Science/math/technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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