Vista Preparatory Academy
Red Bluff, CA · Red Bluff Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
1,263rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Vista Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista Preparatory Academy 1,263rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Vista Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 506 students tested
Vista Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 585 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 44.3% | ▼ 19.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 43.9% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Vista Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $319K in zip 96080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Vista Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)Antelope Elementary · 2.4 mi away · charter741st of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 7Berrendos MiddleAntelope Elementary · 3.4 mi away451st of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 43% - 7Evergreen MiddleEvergreen Union · 15.2 mi away419th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 43% - –Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Evergreen Union · 15.2 mi away
- 2Maywood MiddleCorning Union Elementary · 16.4 mi away1,133rd of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 15% - 7West Cottonwood Junior HighCottonwood Union Elementary · 16.4 mi away463rd of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 3Anderson MiddleCascade Union Elementary · 20.7 mi away943rd of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 5Happy Valley ElementaryHappy Valley Union Elementary · 22.4 mi away652nd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista Preparatory Academy in?
Vista Preparatory Academy is part of the Red Bluff Union Elementary district in Red Bluff, California.
Is Vista Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista Preparatory Academy 1,263rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista Preparatory Academy?
White 44%, Hispanic 44%, Two or more races 4%, American Indian 4% (585 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista Preparatory Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96080 is $319K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.