MAR VISTA ACADEMY

Mar Vista Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sweetwater Union High school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 797 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Mar Vista Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mar Vista Academy is a public middle school located in the Nestor neighborhood of San Diego, California. Serving students in grades 7 through 8, the academy is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and student engagement. By leveraging its connection to the broader Sweetwater district, Mar Vista Academy provides students with access to various resources, extracurricular programs, and a dedicated faculty focused on student success. Its location in the South Bay area allows it to serve a diverse community, playing a central role in the educational development of local youth.

For more information, contact Mar Vista Academy at (619) 628-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154-2802
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MAR VISTA ACADEMY is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 797 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
797
Teachers:
37.14
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 797 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAR VISTA ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.7%
White
8.8%
Asian
7.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.