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Email BoardVista Grande Elementary
7032 Purpleridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-3059
Summary
Vista Grande Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
83.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
83.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 83.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 83.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 132/4,657 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 127/4,657 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 355 |
| Low-Income Students | 39 (11.0%) |
| English Learners | 47 (13.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.3% to 93.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.8 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
37.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 85.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 89%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.1% to 93.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
68.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.6% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Grande Elementary compare within the district?
Vista Grande Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Vista Grande Elementary ranks No. 132 of 4,657 in reading and No. 127 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Vista Grande Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 90.0% meet the reading standard and 75.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vista Grande Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Vista Grande Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Rancho Palos Verdes with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho Palos VerdesHow does Vista Grande Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Vista Grande Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande ElementaryThis school | 83.7% | 83.1% |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 89.8% | 90.8% |
| Mira Catalina Elementary | 70.3% | 74.3% |
