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Bella Mente Montessori Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 0–8
Vista, California · Bella Mente Montessori Academy District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students424
Student:Teacher19.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch60%
Title INo
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
424
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
60%-5.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Bella Mente Montessori Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Vista, California. The school enrolls 424 students. It is part of the Bella Mente Montessori Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBella Mente Montessori Academy District
County6073
CityVista
ZIP92083
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060173713667

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment424
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino51.4%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
51.4%
Black
4.7%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
8.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %60%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)