How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Vista Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, California | Vista, California |
| Total Enrollment | 19,107 | 18,818 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 20.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Vista Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,641 | $17,624 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 10.3% |
| State Revenue | 71.3% | 53.6% |
| Local Revenue | 10.2% | 36.1% |
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Federal State Local
Vista Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Vista Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| African American | 7.9% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.1% | 68.4% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.9% | 55.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Vista Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 43 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 772.2:1 | 487.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.5% | 32.2% |
School Types
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Vista Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.