Monte Vista Elementary: Science &amp; Environment (2026 List)

About Monte Vista Elementary

Monte Vista Elementary is located at 1720 Monte Vista Road in a neighborhood in Vista. There are 504 students at the school, which is for grades K–5. Right now, there are 25:1 students teacher ratio. The state test results show that 41% of students are good at math and 39% are good at reading. There are 41% female students and 59% male students. The school environment is stable and welcoming, which helps students focus on their personal and academic growth. Teachers at this school make sure that every student has what they need to do well in a regular classroom. There are many different types of learning spaces on campus that are meant to work with different teaching styles. It is still a trusted source of elementary education for families in the area. The prices of homes in the area range from $680,000 to $920,000. Parents often say how much they appreciate the helpful staff and the clear rules about how students should behave all year long. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%

Reading 39%

State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 39% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

504

Total Students

$116161

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.56%

Asian 2.58%

Hispanic 56.75%

Black 1.39%

Two+ Races 8.53%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

30.56%

Asian

2.58%

Hispanic

56.75%

Black

1.39%

Two+ Races

8.53%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 504

41.07%

207 Female

58.93%

297 Male

Student Population

504 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

504 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Monte Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

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Phone

(760) 726-0410

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Website

http://www.mv.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

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Latest News

Monte Vista Elementary has received positive feedback for its 2025-2026 implementation of the "Project Lead The Way" science modules. The school is actively participating in the district's 2026 Magnet School application process, with a focus on its environmental science electives. Recent community updates for January 2026 highlight Monte Vista's high attendance rates and its successful winter literacy challenge for students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Monte Vista Elementary have "Project Lead The Way" (PLTW) classes?

Ans. The school uses PLTW science modules in its lessons so that students can learn about STEM subjects in a hands-on way every day.

Q2. Is there a specific literacy challenge for winter 2026 at Monte Vista Elementary?

Ans. The school has a winter reading challenge every year to get students to keep reading during breaks.

Q3. Do students at Monte Vista Elementary have the option to take an environmental science class?

Ans. Within the magnet program curriculum, students can take specialized electives that focus on sustainability and environmental science.

Q4. What can parents do to be a part of the Monte Vista Elementary School Site Council?

Ans. Parents are welcome to join the council to help set school-wide academic goals and decide how to spend the school's money.

Q5. Does Monte Vista Elementary offer speech therapy to its students?

Ans. Yes, the school provides speech and language therapy on-site to help students meet the goals in their educational plans.

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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