Maryland Elementary vs Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maryland Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
740 students
| Measure | Maryland Elementary Vista, California | Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4807 of 5,693 | #4269 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46927 of 50,301 | #44317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 16.4).
- •Maryland Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 94.4%).
- •Maryland Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.7).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is the larger school with 740 students compared with 466.
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 Maryland Elementary better than Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks higher (20.9 vs 16.4 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 Maryland Elementary and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maryland Elementary: 466. Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maryland Elementary and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank in California?
Maryland Elementary is 4807th of 5,693 and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 4269th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).