Vista Innovation and Design Academy vs Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math
Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students
| Measure | Vista Innovation and Design Academy Vista, California | Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 1,334 | #401 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8368 of 15,369 | #7371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 834 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 46.7).
- •Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 70.8%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.9).
- •Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math is the larger school with 836 students compared with 834.
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 Innovation and Design Academy better than Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math ranks higher (51.3 vs 46.7 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 Innovation and Design Academy and Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy: 834. Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vista Innovation and Design Academy and Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math rank in California?
Vista Innovation and Design Academy is 467th of 1,334 and Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math is 401st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).