Mountain View Whisman School District
School District · Mountain View, California
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Mountain View Whisman?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mountain View Whisman as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Stevenson Elementary
Mountain View · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amy Imai Elementary
Mountain View · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edith Landels Elementary
Mountain View · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#61 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,536
+$4,889 vs California median
District size
4,591 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Mountain View Whisman ranks #61 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Mountain View Whisman's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stevenson Elementary (9.6/10), Amy Imai Elementary (9.4/10), and Edith Landels Elementary (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mountain View Whisman schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mountain View Whisman schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mountain View Whisman
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevenson Elementary | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Amy Imai Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Edith Landels Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Benjamin Bubb Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Crittenden Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Isaac Newton Graham Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Monta Loma Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Theuerkauf Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Gabriela Mistral Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mountain View Whisman
Mountain View Whisman is a Mountain View, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,591 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $22,536 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Mountain View Whisman is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stevenson Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain View Whisman students show an average math proficiency of 62.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Mountain View Whisman, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain View Whisman with test data.
Schools in Mountain View Whisman
11 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Mountain View
- Total Enrollment
- 4,591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 242
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain View Whisman?
Mountain View Whisman has 11 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain View Whisman?
The average composite rating for Mountain View Whisman is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain View Whisman?
Mountain View Whisman spends $22,536 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain View Whisman?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain View Whisman is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain View Whisman?
Stevenson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mountain View Whisman with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain View Whisman?
Across schools in Mountain View Whisman with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountain View Whisman compare to other districts in California?
Mountain View Whisman has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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