Vista Academy
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #19 · Grades 6-8
376th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
Vista Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista Academy 376th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
Vista Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Vista Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.9% | 67.7% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Black | 39.5% | 22.0% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Vista Academy
Typical home value $730K in zip 11208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Vista Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Liberty Avenue Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0 mi away567th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 44% - 3MS 935New York City Geographic District #19 · 0.5 mi away601st of 781
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 1East New York Middle School of ExcellenceNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away756th of 781
ELA 30% · Math 18% - 2JHS 292 Margaret S DouglasNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away643rd of 781
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 1JHS 218 James P SinnottNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.7 mi away704th of 781
ELA 31% · Math 31% - 2IS 171 Abraham LincolnNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1 mi away679th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 25% - 5Highland Park Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1 mi away413th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 1School of the Future BrooklynNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.1 mi away708th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista Academy in?
Vista Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #19 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Vista Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista Academy 376th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Vista Academy?
Hispanic 68%, Black 22%, Asian 4%, American Indian 4% (455 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11208 is $730K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.