Serving 1,174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanguard Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanguard Preparatory's student population of 1,174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vanguard Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanguard Preparatory is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5484 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Preparatory's ranking?
Vanguard Preparatory is ranked #5484 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vanguard Preparatory often compared to?
Vanguard Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Sitting Bull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vanguard Preparatory?
1,174 students attend Vanguard Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vanguard Preparatory students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanguard Preparatory?
Vanguard Preparatory has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vanguard Preparatory offer ?
Vanguard Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vanguard Preparatory part of?
Vanguard Preparatory is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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