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Mar Vista Academy vs. Vista Del Mar

Should you attend Mar Vista Academy or Vista Del Mar? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mar Vista Academy
1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Vista Del Mar
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades 7-8, Mar Vista 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades 6-8, Vista Del Mar ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
508 students
531 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mar Vista Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Del Mar over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mar Vista Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Del Mar.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mar Vista Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Del Mar over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Ysidro Elementary 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

#8174 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4553 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mar Vista Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Del Mar, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mar Vista Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mar Vista Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mar Vista Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sweetwater Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mar Vista Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista Del Mar by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
145
Grade 7 Students
255
185
Grade 8 Students
253
201

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 Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sweetwater Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Ysidro Elementary 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
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mar Vista Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mar Vista Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Ysidro Elementary 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
66%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mar Vista Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Ysidro Elementary 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
8%
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mar Vista Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sweetwater Union High 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 Vista Del Mar, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Ysidro Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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