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1737 West Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083-2112
Summary
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 796/1,734 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 929/1,735 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 424 |
| Low-Income Students | 257 (60.6%) |
| English Learners | 81 (19.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.2 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math +3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.3% to 64.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.0-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.4% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 929 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bella Mente Montessori Academy rank in California?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks No. 796 of 1,734 in reading and No. 929 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bella Mente Montessori Academy compare with other schools in Vista?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VistaHow does Bella Mente Montessori Academy compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is No. 41 in reading and No. 42 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Mente Montessori AcademyThis school | 28.5% | 44.8% |
| Classical Academy Vista | 52.2% | 61.4% |
| Dual Language Immersion North County | 59.9% | 67.6% |
