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1267 Thermal Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154-2802
Summary
Mar Vista Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 16th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 14.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 14.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 985/1,204 (18th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,034/1,204 (14th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 462 |
| Low-Income Students | 275 (59.5%) |
| English Learners | 155 (33.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.5 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.1% to 30.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 985 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.2% to 16.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,034 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Mar Vista Academy compare within the district?
Mar Vista Academy is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mar Vista Academy rank in California?
Mar Vista Academy ranks No. 985 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,034 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mar Vista Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in both subjects among 10 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.7% meet the reading standard and 13.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mar Vista Academy compare with other schools in San Diego?
Mar Vista Academy is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Mar Vista Academy compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mar Vista Academy is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 18 7–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista AcademyThis school | 14.8% | 30.1% |
| Montgomery Middle | 20.0% | 30.5% |
| Southwest Middle | 21.3% | 32.4% |
