Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts vs Vista Innovation and Design Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
740 students
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
| Measure | Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Vista, California | Vista Innovation and Design Academy Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4269 of 5,693 | #467 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44317 of 50,301 | #8368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 20.9).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 81.6%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.7).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy is the larger school with 834 students compared with 740.
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 Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts better than Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 20.9 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 Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 740. Vista Innovation and Design Academy: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Vista Innovation and Design Academy rank in California?
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 4269th of 5,693 and Vista Innovation and Design Academy is 467th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).