Vista Unified Elementary Schools
14 schools ranked by composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
District performance overview
Vista Unified has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a composite score of 44.1 — 1.4 points near the state average of 45.5. Scores range from 32.0 to 62.1.
The highest-scoring school is Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology with a composite of 62.1 and 39.1% exceeding standard.
Wide performance spread: The 30.1-point gap between the highest and lowest scoring schools in Vista Unified suggests significant variation in school quality within the same district. Choosing the right school within this district matters more than choosing the district itself.
District-wide chronic absenteeism averages 16.3%, above the state average of 18.7%.