Maryland Elementary School: Family &amp; Technology (2026 List)

About Maryland Elementary

Maryland Elementary is in a mid-sized suburb at 700 North Santa Fe Avenue. There are 510 students at the school, which serves grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is currently 23:1.The academic performance data shows that 19% of the students are good at math and 17% are good at reading. There are 48% female students and 52% male students in the class. The goal of the school is to make every student feel like they belong and are part of a community when they come to campus. Staff members put a lot of effort into getting to know their students well so that they can learn better. There are a number of places on campus where students can work together and lead activities. The school is still a place where students can grow and get involved in the community in the central Vista area. In the area right around here, homes cost between $580,000 and $790,000. Parents often say nice things about how welcoming the school is and how helpful the staff and teachers are. The administration is working hard to make this school one of the best elementary schools in California for elementary students.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 17% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

413

Total Students

$116161

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.15%

Asian 0.73%

Hispanic 93.7%

Black 0.48%

Two+ Races 1.69%

Native Am. 0.24%

White

3.15%

Asian

0.73%

Hispanic

93.7%

Black

0.48%

Two+ Races

1.69%

Native Am.

0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 413

50.85%

210 Female

49.15%

203 Male

Student Population

413 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

413 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Maryland Elementary Contact Information

Address

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

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Phone

(760) 631-6675

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Website

http://www.me.vistausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:18 PM (Mon: 1:00 PM)

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Maryland Elementary is currently promoting its 2025-2026 "Dual Capacity-Building Framework" to increase family-school partnerships. The school's 2026 calendar includes several "Parent University" sessions designed to help families support student learning in mathematics at home. Administration recently confirmed that the school will continue its 1:1 Chromebook program for the 2026-2027 school year to ensure digital equity.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a 1:1 technology program for students at Maryland Elementary?

Ans. The school makes sure that everyone has access to technology by giving each student their own Chromebook to use in class every day.

Q2. What is the purpose of the "Parent University" classes at Maryland Elementary?

Ans. These sessions help families help their kids learn at home, especially in math and basic reading and writing.

Q3. How can a parent help out in a Maryland Elementary classroom?

Ans. Volunteers who are interested must pass a background check by the district and sign up through the main office before they can start working.

Q4. Does Maryland Elementary have its own group for student leaders?

Ans. The school helps students run different projects to improve their leadership skills and make the campus a better place for everyone.

Q5. Will Maryland Elementary have an after-school program in 2026?

Ans. The school has an Expanded Learning program that offers fun and educational activities after the regular school day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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