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Email BoardVista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science,
151 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084-6035
Summary
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 42.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 529/1,204 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 377/1,204 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 836 |
| Low-Income Students | 592 (70.8%) |
| English Learners | 89 (10.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 4.7 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.7% to 51.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.7% to 48.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.1-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.0% 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 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 Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, compare within the district?
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Vista Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, rank in California?
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, ranks No. 529 of 1,204 in reading and No. 377 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 Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.0% meet the reading standard and 30.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, compare with other schools in Vista?
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VistaHow does Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, is No. 35 in reading and No. 24 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science,This school | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Vista Innovation and Design Academy | 39.5% | 50.4% |
| Madison Middle | 22.7% | 34.0% |
