Rancho Minerva Middle

2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084

www.rmms.vistausd.org

532 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho Minerva Middle School, located in Vista, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Vista Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. As an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) school, Rancho Minerva focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness by equipping them with the organizational and study skills necessary to succeed in a rigorous curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement. Rancho Minerva offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and clubs, aimed at helping students develop their interests and leadership potential. By utilizing a "whole child" approach, the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students feel connected, empowered, and well-prepared to transition into high school.

532

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Minerva Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	480
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
480 (90.4 %)
White
25 (4.7 %)
Two or More
14 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)631-4500
Website:	http://www.rmms.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 165

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 187