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4885 Del Sol Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92154-8401
Summary
Vista Del Mar is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 380/1,204 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 451/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 541 |
| Low-Income Students | 355 (65.6%) |
| English Learners | 123 (22.7%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 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 51.2% to 66.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.5% to 45.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Vista Del Mar rank in California?
Vista Del Mar ranks No. 380 of 1,204 in reading and No. 451 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Vista Del Mar compare with other schools in San Diego?
Vista Del Mar is No. 15 in both reading and math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Vista Del Mar compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Vista Del Mar is No. 27 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Del MarThis school | 37.6% | 56.2% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Bernardo Heights Middle | 58.9% | 73.9% |
