Vista Del Mar

www.sysdschools.org

555 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vista Del Mar is a public elementary school located in the Ocean View Hills neighborhood of San Diego, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates under the South Bay Union School District. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with families in the San Diego area to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Vista Del Mar utilizes modern instructional practices and integrated technology to engage students. The campus community prioritizes a culture of kindness and achievement, aiming to empower every student to reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic setting.

555

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Del Mar
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	442
Black	29
Asian	46
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
442 (79.8 %)
Asian
46 (8.3 %)
Black
29 (5.2 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
White
13 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Ysidro Elementary
Phone:	(619)661-6753
Website:	http://www.sysdschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 197