Rancho Minerva Middle

Vista Unified
2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
532 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Rancho Minerva Middle School, located in Vista, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Vista Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. As an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) school, Rancho Minerva focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness by equipping them with the organizational and study skills necessary to succeed in a rigorous curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement. Rancho Minerva offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and clubs, aimed at helping students develop their interests and leadership potential. By utilizing a "whole child" approach, the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students feel connected, empowered, and well-prepared to transition into high school.
532
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    480 (90.4%)
  • White
    25 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vista Unified
Phone: (760)631-4500
Website: http://www.rmms.vistausd.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 165
Grade 7 180
Grade 8 187
Gender Ratio