Vista Heights Middle

23049 Old Lake Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557

vistaheights.mvusd.net

1,419 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vista Heights Middle School, located in Moreno Valley, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare early adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through a variety of core curriculum subjects and elective programs, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Vista Heights Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which are intended to help students build social skills, leadership, and school spirit. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus culture where students are motivated to reach their full potential.

1,419

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	1,005
Black	183
Asian	55
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,005 (70.8%)
Black
183 (12.9%)
White
108 (7.6%)
Two or More
62 (4.4%)
Asian
55 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Moreno Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)571-4300
Website:	http://vistaheights.mvusd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	836
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	304

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 459

Grade 7 480

Grade 8 480