Ocean View School District
School District · Huntington Beach, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
6,868
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
6,868
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Evaluating Ocean View?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ocean View 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.
Mesa View Middle
Huntington Beach · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Circle View Elementary
Huntington Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Star View Elementary
Westminster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#260 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,572
$1,075 vs California median
District size
6,868 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Ocean View ranks #260 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Ocean View's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mesa View Middle (8.6/10), Circle View Elementary (8.1/10), and Star View Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Ocean View schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ocean View schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ocean View
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa View Middle | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Circle View Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Star View Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Marine View Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Harbour View Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | College View Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Spring View Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Lake View Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Vista View Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Hope View Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ocean View
Ocean View is a Huntington Beach, California school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 6,868 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. District-level spending was $16,572 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Ocean View demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mesa View Middle, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ocean View students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Ocean View, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ocean View with test data.
Schools in Ocean View
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Huntington Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 6,868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 294
- District spending per student
- $16,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ocean View?
Ocean View has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ocean View?
The average composite rating for Ocean View is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ocean View?
Ocean View's district-level spending was $16,572 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ocean View?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ocean View is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ocean View?
Mesa View Middle is the highest-rated school in Ocean View with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ocean View?
Across schools in Ocean View with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ocean View compare to other districts in California?
Ocean View has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 14 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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