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Vista Adult Transition Center vs. San Diego County Special Education

Should you attend Vista Adult Transition Center or San Diego County Special Education? 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
Vista Adult Transition Center
325 East Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
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7/
10
Top 50%
San Diego County Special Education
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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San Diego County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 118 students in grades 12, Vista Adult Transition Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Diego County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
12
K-12
Total Students
118 students
28 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Adult Transition Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Diego County Special Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Adult Transition Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Diego County Special Education.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Adult Transition Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Diego County Special Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Adult Transition Center 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 San Diego County Special Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego County Office Of Education 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

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#2597 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Diego County Special Education, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Adult Transition Center 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 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego County Special Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Adult Transition Center 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 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Diego County Special Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Adult Transition Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vista Adult Transition Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of San Diego County Special Education by grade.
Grade 1 Students
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1
Grade 2 Students
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3
Grade 3 Students
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3
Grade 4 Students
-
2
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
1
2
Grade 8 Students
1
1
Grade 9 Students
2
-
Grade 11 Students
2
2
Grade 12 Students
112
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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.
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego County Office Of Education 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
41%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego County Office Of Education 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
2%
6%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Adult Transition Center, 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 San Diego County Special Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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