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Vista Del Mar Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 61 students in Vista Del Mar Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in Vista Del Mar Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
61 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vista Del Mar Union School District, which is ranked #457 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#434 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
48%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,115 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$22,115
$19,975
Spending / Student (18-19)
$27,803
$18,396
Best Vista Del Mar Union School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista De Las Cruces
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9467 San Julian Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 686-1880
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District manages 1 public schools serving 61 students.
What is the rank of Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District is ranked #457 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Del Mar Union School District?
48% of Vista Del Mar Union School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Del Mar Union School District?
Vista Del Mar Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Vista Del Mar Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,803 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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