Excellent
#727 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Mesa View Middle
Middle School · Ocean View · Huntington Beach, CA
An Ocean View middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17601 Avilla Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
- Math 67% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesa View Middle score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 71% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mesa View Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,877
Median home value
$963,900
Median rent
$2,400/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Spring View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ocean View
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesa View Middle is listed in Ocean View; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa View Middle
Mesa View Middle is a public middle school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Ocean View, serving approximately 693 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa View Middle
What grades does Mesa View Middle serve?
Mesa View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa View Middle?
Mesa View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Middle is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa View Middle rank in CA?
Mesa View Middle ranks #727 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mesa View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mesa View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa View Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mesa View Middle a charter school?
No, Mesa View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa View Middle a Title I school?
No, Mesa View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa View Middle?
43.7% of students at Mesa View Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (714) 842-6608
- Area population (ZIP 92647)
- 58,794
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92647; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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