Mar Vista Academy

Mar Vista Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
1267 Thermal Ave,  San Diego, CA
Sweetwater Union High School District
3.3
530 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Winters
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48%
Hispanic
71.2%
White
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
8/4/2025
As a former student of Mar Vista Middle School, I didn’t expect excellence but I at least expected basic human decency. The teachers were fine, the education was passable, but the way this school allows students to treat one another? Absolutely unacceptable.Let me be crystal clear: my sister was har...
5.0 parent
5/4/2021
Teachers are passionate and really care about the kids. The activities on campus during school and after school in its FREE after-school program are enriching and help with learning.
3.0 other
4/19/2017
At best this school is at a average. The test scores are low. The teachers are always almost there. The substitutes are always laid back. Would not recommend to a friendly parent.
5.0 parent
1/8/2015
This school is a great school. I would strongly recommend it to any caring parent who wants their child to have a good education. My child use to go and he got a great education there. He had straight A's thanks to the amazing teachers there. GO MAR VISTA MIDDLE!!!!

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Mar Vista Academy is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in San Diego, CA and is served by the Sweetwater Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 530 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Mar Vista Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $787,523. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwest Senior High School, Mar Vista Senior High School, Montgomery Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mar Vista Academy.

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