Bella Mente Montessori Academy vs Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 603 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Bella Mente Montessori Academy Vista, California | Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2759 of 5,693 | #973 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33885 of 50,301 | #13266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 65% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 37.1).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on math proficiency (65% vs 34%).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 60.1%).
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 26.6).
- •Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is the larger school with 744 students compared with 424.
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy is a charter school while Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bella Mente Montessori Academy better than Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology ranks higher (67.2 vs 37.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy: 424. Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology rank in California?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is 2759th of 5,693 and Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is 973rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).