- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Vista Del Mar
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Mar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063522012993
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Mar earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Mar has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Mar ranks #1 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Ysidro Elementary · California
NCES ID 063522012993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Vista Del Mar held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063522012993 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 20:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean View Hills (1,020 students)
Vista Del Mar held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Del Mar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean View Hil
Ocean View Hills
1,020 students
- Willow Element
Willow Elementary
643 students
- This school
Vista Del Mar
541 students
- Smythe Element
Smythe Elementary
534 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
520 students
- San Ysidro Mid
San Ysidro Middle
500 students
What this shows Vista Del Mar reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Del Mar compares
Vista Del Mar held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
Asian 8.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.7%
White 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Vista Del Mar is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ysidro Elementary reports $19,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Del Mar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Hills | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ysidro Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Mar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Mar
How many students attend Vista Del Mar?
Vista Del Mar has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Mar?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Mar is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Del Mar?
35.7% of students at Vista Del Mar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Mar?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Mar is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Mar?
Vista Del Mar has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Del Mar rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Mar ranks #1 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ysidro Elementary?
Besides Vista Del Mar, San Ysidro Elementary also operates Ocean View Hills (1,020 students), Willow Elementary (643 students), and Smythe Elementary (534 students). See the San Ysidro Elementary district page for the complete list.