How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bella Mente Montessori Academy | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Vista, CA | Vista, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 424 | 744 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 26.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.2% | 28.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bella Mente Montessori Academy | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,116 | $17,624 |
| District | Bella Mente Montessori Academy | Vista Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bella Mente Montessori Academy | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.1% | 36.8% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.1% | 47.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bella Mente Montessori Academy | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 424:1 | 653:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.7% | 8.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.