A
Very Good
87/100

Buena Vista Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1330 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
288
Students
enrolled
22.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+24 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+30 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%77%reading +13 pts, math +13 pts78th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%57%reading +22 pts, math +23 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +16 pts, math +12 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1330 Buena Vista Way
City Carlsbad
ZIP Code 92008
District 0607500
NCES School ID 060750000708
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92008

Understanding the community around Buena Vista Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,897
Per Capita Income $62,401
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,051,400
Median Rent $2,223
Owner-Occupied 48.7%
Renter-Occupied 51.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buena Vista Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.7%
Hispanic/Latino 34.4%
Two or More Races 9.7%
Asian 4.2%
Black 1.4%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 288
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has 288 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary serve?
Buena Vista Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buena Vista Elementary receive per student?
Buena Vista Elementary receives $17,062 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buena Vista Elementary in 92008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,219,868
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,093
% Renters
51.3%

Other Schools in 92008

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026